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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Smart Smoke Stove Set with app control and vented range hood

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Jed John Ikoba
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Yet another awesome product released by Xiaomi yesterday during the Mi Band 4 launch is the MIJIA Smoke Stove Set. The stove is designed with a vented range hood and also uses gas. It adopts a sleek design that is targeted at high-value kitchens.Xiaomi MIJIA Smoke Stove Set

The kitchen gadget is said to be the first smart home appliance from the Mijia brand which has achieved a creative breakthrough in process quality. The hood reduces the dimensional tolerance of the finished product from an average of 3-4mm to less than 0.4mm.

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The MIJIA Smoke Stove Set has six major highlights. The first is an elegant appearance designed for high-value kitchens. Next, the gadget utilises a large dive ring suction with a suction rate of 21m3/minute. There is also an automatic cruise booster system and the product is optimized for houses with high-rise vents. The body surface is easy to clean due to the type of paint used. In addition, it features a large capacity concealed magnetic oil cup as well as 10 different safety features.  The stove utilises the Italian ORKLI flameout protection system.MIJIA Smart Smoke Stove Set

Aside from the normal button control, the device comes with a smart app connected via Bluetooth which allows the owner to control the stove from a smartphone. The app also alerts the owner of the MIJIA Smart smoke stove working condition. The vented range hood design also comes with a safety design which ensures that the sharp edge won’t injure anyone in the event they bump into it accidentally. The stove has occupies a space of 7 square meters, with a height of 3 meters. It is also easy to install. The stove is designed so that when the fire is turned on, it automatically opens the vent on the range hood.

In terms of price, the MIJIA Smart Smoke Stove Set is priced at 1999 yuan (~$288). It will go on its first sale on June 16, in China.

 

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Chinese media say Huawei’s PC business isn’t facing issues, new model coming next month

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Habeeb Onawole
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On Monday, we reported that Huawei’s PC business might be the worst hit with the on-going US ban following reports that the tech giant had ordered deliveries and development of new PCs be suspended. A new report says there is no truth to the matter.

Huawei MateBook D (2018)

Reports from Chinese media say insiders have termed the rumor as false and work is still ongoing. The unnamed source even revealed Huawei will release a new model next month. This new model will bring new features and may even be the first of a new series.

It has been reported that rumors about the suspension of production and development of new PCs might have been as a result of Huawei postponing the launch of the new MateBook. The PC was originally reported to be announced at CES Asia which began this week.

There is no info on the specs of the new PC are currently unknown. However, while it will launch in China in July, it may take a while before arriving in other markets.

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Why the Asian countries disregard the US ban on Huawei?

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Simranpal Singh
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Huawei has become the major sufferer between the US-China trade war. The company smartphone sales have been affected by 50% in the last few weeks. Multiple carrier networks across different countries have postponed sales of the newly launched Huawei devices. Most of the US companies, including Google, Qualcomm, Intel, and others have cut ties with the Huawei. The Chinese company will no longer have access to the Android Operating system after the temporary 90 days of relaxation. However, it will depend on the Android Open Source Project for updates.

Huawei has been through crests and troughs since the imposition of the ban. Except for Southeast Asia, most of the US allies have withdrawn dealings with the Chinese telecom instrument provider. The countries like Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and others have barred the Huawei to participate in the 5G network testing. Whereas, the Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and the all-time US ally – Philippines have welcomed the company.

Particularly in the Philippines, Huawei is a significant investor; they have developed surveillance in the high-tech Bonifacio Global City. The advanced city consists of various sky scrappers and tree-lined beautiful streets. The whole city is furnished by Huawei with more than 200 high-definition security cameras. The entire system depends on the Huawei due to its cheap and quality products which have lured the country to disregard the US Ban.

 

BANGKOK, THAILAND – 2019/01/16: The Huawei logo seen displayed on a Android smartphone. (Photo by Guillaume Payen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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The surveillance system is just a single example out of many investments which are paving the way for deep interaction between Huawei and Philippines. These are some main reasons behind ignoring the US ban on using the Huawei equipment. It signifies the weakening US influence in the region.

“There’s a skepticism of whether the U.S. arguments about the nefarious nature of Huawei and its connections to the Chinese government are actually valid,” Brian Harding, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington said. “And there’s a frustration the U.S. government isn’t bringing a viable alternative to the table.”

Huawei is also magnifying its offers and services at affordable prices to lure the region which has emerged as a breeding place for tech companies. The company is also actively testing the 5G network across these countries. “Huawei has established its reputation for value-for-money networking equipment and that is highly attractive to developing and growth markets,” said John Ure, director of the Telecommunications Research Project at the University of Hong Kong.

Although, the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad also denied support to the US allegations. Humorously, he said, ” What is there to spy in Malaysia?”

Another critical US Ally, Thailand, is also testing 5G network with Huawei. The government in the Land of Smiles have awarded an opportunity to the Chinese maker to develop the 5G network. Japan is the only country barring Huawei from 5G contracts.

On the other hand, the US officials said that they would stop sharing information with countries using Huawei for 5G technology. Overall, it is difficult to predict what is going to happen in the future. We have to wait and watch to see how the whole situation unfolds itself.

Huawei is getting ready to face the hardened situation. They have stockpiled crucial components for 12 months.

We welcome your views via the comments below.

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Huawei Nova 5i TENAA images reveal punch-hole display and quad cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this week, the upcoming Huawei Nova 5i smartphone with model number GLK-AL00 / TL00 was approved by TENAA authority in China. The TENAA listing had revealed the entire specifications of the smartphone, but its images had not appeared. Today, the TENAA listing of the phone has been updated with the images through which it has been revealed that it will be featuring a punch-hole display and quad camera setup.

Huawei Nova 5i Design

The Nova 5i features a display with a round shaped cutout at its top-left corner. The earpiece of the phone is lodged on its top bezel. The right side of the smartphone features a volume rocker and a power key.

The back panel of the Nova 5i has a shiny appearance. Probably, it could be featuring a polycarbonate rear with glossy appeal. A fingerprint scanner is available on the backside of the smartphone. At the top-left corner of the Nova 5i are three camera sensors followed by LED flash. There is a separately placed camera sensor besides the vertical camera module. It could be a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor.

Huawei Nova 5i TENAA

The front and rear design of the smartphone resembles with the Huawei P20 Lite (2019) smartphone that has recently gone official in Europe. Not only the design, but also both phones are packed with identical specs. Hence, it appears that the P20 Lite (2019) could be releasing in China as Nova 5i.

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Huawei Nova 5i Specifications and Features

The Huawei Nova 5i has a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display that delivers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The AnTuTu listing of the phone had confirmed that the phone will be fueled by Kirin 710 chipset. The smartphone is expected to release in China in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. Both models are likely to be equipped with 128 GB of native storage.

Huawei P20 Lite 2019 featured
Huawei P20 Lite 2019

The quad camera setup of the phone could be featuring a 24-megapixle primary sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel sensor for adding depth effects and a ToF lens. The smartphone will boot to Android 9 Pie OS and EMUI 9.1 UI. The handset may lack a microSD card slot. The 4,000mAh battery of the Nova 5i may not carry support for rapid charging.

Huawei will be holding a launch event on June 21 to announce the Nova 5 series. Apart from Nova 5i, it may debut Nova 5 flagship phone on the said date.

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Motorola One Action full specifications leaked; Launch could be near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, popular tipster Evan Blass had revealed that One Action and One Pro could be the next One series of phones from Motorola. Later, the One Action had appeared on Geekbench with key specs. The full specifications of the Motorola One Action smartphone have surfaced today which indicates that its arrival could be close at hand.

According to 91mobiles, Motorola One Action will be a toned version of the recently released Motorola One Vision smartphone. The publication has claimed that it has received the entire specifications of the One Action phone from a reliable tipster. The One Action smartphone is expected to feature a punch-hole display, a triple camera setup and a polycarbonate chassis. It will be borrowing some of its specs from One Vision smartphone.

Motorola One Vision

Leaked information has revealed that the Motorola One Action will be equipped with a 6.3-inch LCD display with a round-shaped cutout for the front-facing camera. The smartphone will carry support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels like the One Vision phone. Hence, it will be offering a tall aspect ratio of 21:9.

The Motorola One Action will be featuring Exynos 9609 chipset and it will be fueled by a 3,500mAh battery. The same processor and battery can be found inside the One Vision smartphone. The triple camera setup of the phone is expected to feature a 12.6-megapixel primary sensor. There is no information available yet on the other two sensors. It may sport a front-facing camera of 12.6-megapixel.

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Motorola One Vision

The One Action smartphone is expected to release in two RAM variants of 3 GB and 4 GB and it is expected to arrive in 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The 32 GB edition of the smartphone may come with 3 GB of RAM. The handset is expected to carry support for NFC. The smartphone may debut in Blue and Gold colors. There are no details available on the pricing of the One Action smartphone.

Motorola is yet to confirm the existence of the One Action smartphone. Now that the entire specs of the phone have been leaked, its launch could be drawing near.

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[Updated] Xiaomi launches Mi 9T, Mi Smart Band 4 and more in Europe

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Habeeb Onawole
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Xiaomi had an event today in Europe and was scheduled to hold in Paris, Madrid, and Milan. The launch has been concluded in Madrid where Xiaomi announced four new products. The first is the Mi 9T which is a rebranded Redmi K20, there is also the Mi Smart Band 4 which launched in China as the Mi Band 4, then the Mi True Wireless Earphones and the Mi Electric Scooter Pro.

Mi 9T Spain

Mi 9T

The Mi 9T starts at €299 (original price is €329) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version and €369 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version. The 64GB version will be available starting June 17 and be sold by Amazon Spain and on Xiaomi’s Spanish website. There is no info on when the 128GB version will be available.

The Mi 9T is Xiaomi’s first phone with a pop-up selfie camera. It has a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and is powered by the Snapdragon 730.

The pop-up selfie camera is a 16MP sensor while the back is home to 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 phone packs a 4000mAh battery, runs MIUI 10 based on Android Pie with features such as Game Turbo, has NFC (support for Google pay), a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.

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Mi Smart Band 4

Mi Smart Band 4

The Mi Smart Band 4 is the international variant of the Mi Band 4 which was unveiled in China just yesterday. While it is nearly identical, the international version is missing some features. For example, the Mi Band 4 works with Xiaomi’s Xiao Ai assistant, allowing you to give voice commands using the smart band but the international version doesn’t have that. It actually doesn’t work with an Assistant – Google’s or Amazon’s. Another key difference is there is no NFC, or rather an NFC edition.

The Mi Smart Band 4 is priced at €34.99 and will go on sale on June 26.

 

Mi True Wireless Earphones

Mi True Wireless Earphones

The Mi True Wireless Earphones has a price tag of €79.99. It will be available for purchase starting June 17 and comes in white.

 

Mi Electric Scooter Pro

Mi Electric Scooter Pro

Xiaomi has announced a Pro version of its Mi Electric Scooter. This is priced at €499.99 and will go on sale on June 18. The new scooter has a battery life up to 45 kilometers and an integrated display. It also converts kinetic energy during acceleration to electric energy for longer battery life.

Update – France and Italy

The 128GB Mi 9T will be sold in France for €349 (original price is €389.90). A flash sale already started today at 3:30 PM and will end at 7:30 PM local time.

The Mi Smart Band 4 will sell for €39.90 in France and go on sale on June 18 at 10 AM. The Mi True Wireless Earphones is priced at €79.90 and will be available for purchase on the same day and at the same time as the Mi Smart Band 4.

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The 64GB Mi 9T will be sold for €329.9 in Italy and be available at Mi Stores across the country. However, there is an early bird price of €299.90 for those who buy it on Amazon.it and Mi.com Italy. The 128GB version is priced at €399.90.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones has a price tag of €99.99 but will be available for €79.99 starting June 17. The Mi Smart Band has a €34.99 price tag and will go on sale on June 26. The Mi Electric Scooter Pro will sell for €499 and be available at Mi Stores on June 18 and at Unieuro stores on July 8.

 

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Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Door Lock with fingerprint sensor, NFC & Bluetooth launched

By
Jed John Ikoba
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At the Mijia smart home new product launch conference held yesterday, Xiaomi also launched the MIJIA Smart Door Lock with a push-pull release. The device comes with a 1699 yuan($245)  price tag and is scheduled to go on sale at 10 AM on June 28.MIJIA Smart Door Lock

The Mijia smart door lock’s push-pull design integrates the fingerprint module with the handle. Thus, even though you didn’t go out with a key, you just put your finger at the sensor and the door is opened. MIJIA Smart Door Lock

The gadget also comes with a built-in in-line lock cylinder which is located inside the lock body. Thus, even if the panel is damaged, the lock core function is still intact. The lock core has built-in electronic sensor. If the shackle or the key is not pulled out, you get a reminder on your smartphone or smart band. MIJIA Smart Door Lock

Apart from the fingerprint unlock method, the MIJIA Smart Door lock supports five other unlock methods, bringing flexibility to the home door lock system. There is a numeric password unlock method, mobile phone unlock option using Bluetooth, and there is an NFC-enabled unlock method. The device also comes with a mechanical key hole. Perhaps, if you want to grant someone access to your house temporarily, you can also set a temporary password. In addition, the door lock comes integrated with 15 safety protection schemes, closed structure, and defence against small black box unlocking.Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Door Lock

Xiaomi Mijia smart door lock can also be paired with other smart home equipment. For instance, it can be connected with the smart air conditioner such that when the door lock is opened, the air conditioner comes on. The door lock can also be used to adjust the temperature. This also applies to the smart light and other smart home gadgets.

 

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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.

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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

By
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

By
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.

ZUI 11

 

 

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

By
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

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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.

Chuwi HiGame VR

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.

 

Get 59% Off on Xiaomi Hey Plus Smart Bracelet

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.

Apple Logo

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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