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Top 10 Phone Cases for OnePlus 7 Pro Smartphone

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Vinay Patel
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The OnePlus 7 Pro was unveiled in a launch event that was held in New York, London, and Bengaluru at the same time earlier this month.

 

Aside from being touted as the best phone from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, the OnePlus 7 Pro is deemed as one of the best phones launched this year. While there are multiple reasons why the phone is deserving of that title, here are the top 10 cases you can buy for your OnePlus 7 Pro.

OnePlus 7 Pro Bumper Case

Designed to offer sleek all-around protection, the OnePlus 7 Pro Bumper Case wraps around the edge of your phone. Thanks to its shock-resistant bumpers, the case offers impact protection while its outer shield provides protection from direct damage.

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OnePlus 7 Pro Bumper Case comes in two color versions including Karbon and Nylon (Black) on the Chinese smartphone manufacturer’s official website. The OnePlus 7 Pro Bumper Case Karbon will set you back $39.95, and the OnePlus 7 Pro Bumper Case Nylon (Black) is available bearing a $34.95 price tag.

You can head straight to this link to order your favorite color version of the OnePlus 7 Pro Bumper Case.

 

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Mofi Fashion Protective PU and PC Case For OnePlus 7 Pro

The Mofi Fashion Protective PU and PC Case For OnePlus 7 Pro is made using high-quality PU and PC material. It features raised front edges to give your device’s screen the much-needed protection. Aside from being flexible, and secure, this case is scratch and chip resistant.

The Mofi Fashion Protective PU and PC Case comes in three eye-catching color versions including red, blue and black, bearing a $10.99 price tag. You can visit this link to check out more details about the protective case and place your order.

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Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case for OnePlus 7 Pro

If you are in the market for a high-quality soft case for your OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone, the Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case might just fill the bill. Made using high-quality material, this case is shock absorbent, anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint as well.

Moreover, it protects the back side of the phone by holding it firmly. It also offers comprehensive protection to the edges with its thick four corners that absorbs the impact. The Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case is available in Brown, Cadetblue and Black color versions for just $4.34 from Gearbest.

As part of its promo, Gearbest is offering a 15 percent off if you order more than two items, and 25 percent off if you order over three items. You can visit this link to check out more details and buy the Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case.

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NILLKIN Protective Leather Phone Case for Oneplus 7 Pro

The simplistic, yet stylish NILLKIN Protective Leather Phone Case features every port accurately, making it an ideal case for your OnePlus 7 Pro phone. Furthermore, it is very easy to clean up and offers a comfortable hand feeling.

Other features include anti-friction, anti-skidding, and anti-fingerprint. This Nillkin-branded phone case comes in brown and black color versions, both carrying a $21.99 price tag. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, these two color options are now available for just $11.99 on GeekBuying.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promotion is expected to end soon.

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OnePlus 7 Pro Case Rugged Armor

The well-received Classic Rugged Armor series is now available for the recently unveiled OnePlus 7 Pro. Retaining the signature look, the stylish phone case sports a matte black finish, paired with carbon fiber highlights.

It adopts Air Cushion Technology in all corners to provide additional protection against drops, and its raised edges are designed to offer bolstered screen protection. In order to encase your OnePlus 7 Pro in a rugged, yet stylish armor all you need is to follow this link and pre-order the OnePlus 7 Pro Case Rugged Armor, which is available for just $24.99 on Spigen.

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lenuo Shockproof TPU Case for OnePlus 7 Pro

The lenuo Shockproof TPU Case offers adequate protection to your handset from accidental scratches, dirt, tear and wear. It is designed to offer easy access to all ports and buttons so that you do not need to remove the case again and again.

The case comes with an easy-to-hide ring bracket, which rotates 360 degrees. More importantly, the case doesn’t stop your phone from receiving the signal well. The lenuo Shockproof TPU Case is now available for OnePus 7 Pro on Sunsky.

A single unit will set you back $2.68, but the price will reduce as you increase the number of units. For instance, you’d pay only $2.66 for two units, and $2.63 for 1/4 case. 1/2 case usually retails for $2.60 and 1 case will set you back $2.58.

You can follow this link to check out more options and place your order without wasting time. The lenuo Shockproof TPU Case comes in black, black gold, black blue, black red, blue and red color options.

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ViLi Texture PU Leather Case for Oneplus 7 Pro

The ViLi Texture PU Leather Case for Oneplus 7 Pro comes with a holder, card slots and a wallet. It is available in multiple color options such as black, grey, gold, blue and rose red on Sunsky. The price of a single unit is $3.48, but if you go for 2 units, you’d need to pay $3.44.

Likewise, when you order 1/4 units, the price per unit reduces to just $ 3.41, and it comes down to $3.38 for 1/2 case and only $3.34 when you buy 1 case. In other words, the more units you buy, the more money you can save.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the discounts by placing bulk orders.

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Armor Guard Plastic + TPU Hybrid Phone Case for OnePlus 7 Pro

Sporting an eye-catching PC + TPU 2-in-1 design, the Armor Guard Plastic + TPU Hybrid Phone Case offers dual guard. It comes with cushioned corners and is drop-proof and shock-proof. It features a spider web pattern interior for effective heat dissipation.

The Armor Guard Plastic + TPU Hybrid Phone Case for OnePlus 7 Pro is available in black, silver, red, rose gold, gold, baby blue and dark blue color versions on TVC Mall. You can select your favorite color option if you are willing to shell out just $1.62.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Armor Guard Plastic + TPU Hybrid Phone Case and place your order.

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Mofi Protective Fabric Case For OnePlus 7 Pro

Available in Rui, Heng and Yi color options, the Mofi Protective Fabric Case has gone up sale bearing a $9.99 price tag on Giztop. The case is exclusively designed for the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone. Mofi has used the best quality of TPU, PC and fabric material to make this case.

It has raised front edges that offer additional protection to your phone’s screen. It offers a soft touch which gives a firm grip and anti-slip properties. On top of that, the case has special anti-dust coating and cut-outs for all OnePlus 7 Pro features.

You can visit this link in order to check out the rest of the specifications of the Mofi Protective Fabric Case For OnePlus 7 Pro and place your order.

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Bi-color Splicing PU Leather Coated PC + TPU Hybrid Case for OnePlus 7 Pro

This hybrid mobile case is made from the highest quality PC and TPU materials. It is coated with bi-color splicing PU leather, which not only enhances its overall appearance but also provides good protection. The phone case protects your device from daily life splashes, dust, and dirt.

The Bi-color Splicing PU Leather Coated PC + TPU Hybrid Case is available in four color versions including grey, black, red, and blue on TVC Mall. A single unit will set you back $1.62, while there is an option to buy in bulk available on the site. You can click here to place your order.

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Meizu introduces smartphone memory expansion program starting at 199 yuan ($29)

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Jeet
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After Vivo announced a memory expansion program for its old smartphone models, another China-based company has jumped into the game — Meizu. The company has introduced a similar program that allows users to increase the storage capacity on their smartphone.

Currently, the company has shared a list of 12 smartphone models that are part of this program. The pricing for the memory expansion program starts at 199 yuan, which roughly converts to $29.

Meizu Memory Upgrade Program

For upgrading the storage capacity from 16GB to 32GB, the company supports five smartphone models, which include Meizu U20, 5s, 5, Note5, Note6. This upgrade is priced at 199 yuan.

The storage on the Meizu Pro 6, Meizu X, Note5, and E2 can be upgraded from 32GB to 64GB for 249 yuan (approximately $36). On the other hand, the Meizu Note5’s storage can also be upgraded from 16GB to 64GB for 299 yuan (approximately $43).

Meizu Memory Upgrade Program

For expanding storage from 64GB to 128, the company supports four models — Meizu 16X, Meizu 15, PRO 6 Plus, and PRO 7 Plus. While the costing for 16X is 299 yuan, upgrade cost for the other three models is 399 yuan (approximately $58).

Those who are interested to get their smartphone’s storage capacity increased can take the benefit of this program from 22nd May to 22nd June. The company is calling this Meizu Memory Upgrade Experience Month.

Read More: Meizu 16Xs’ selling point will be 4,000mAh battery inside a lightweight body

Users can take their smartphone to the 21 designated Meizu Authorized Service Centers where the company will directly replace the original motherboard. The program seems to be currently limited to China only and is unlikely to expand to other regions.

Panasonic halts some component shipments to Huawei amid US ban

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Jeet
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After ARM reportedly stopped all business dealings with Huawei because of technology being developed in the US to comply with the order passed by the Trump administration in the United States, it’s now Panasonic to seize dealing with the Chinese giant.

Japan-based Panasonic has announced that the company has stopped shipments of certain components to Huawei Technologies in order to comply with U.S. restrictions on the Chinese company. In a statement, the company said: “Panasonic has instructed employees to halt transactions with Huawei and its 68 affiliates covered by the U.S. ban.”

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While the Osaka-based company does not have a major production site for components in the United States, it said the ban applies to goods having 25 percent or more of U.S.-originated technologies or materials.

However, the company has declined to comment on which components are subject to the ban and where they are getting produced. Panasonic makes a wide range of devices for smartphones, cars, as well as factory automation equipment.

Last week, the U.S. Commerce Department blocked Huawei from doing any kind of business with the US-based companies and buying goods made in the U.S. It is claiming that the firm was involved in activities contrary to national security but has not provided any proof for its allegations.

Read More: Huawei’s own mobile operating system is coming in the Fall, features Android app compatibility

However, the United States temporarily eased the restrictions on Huawei on Monday, to minimize disruption for customers, for a period of 90 days. During this time, the company can purchase American-made goods for maintaining existing networks and provide software updates to existing Huawei handsets.

OnePlus 7 Pro update on the way to fix “poor” camera performance

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Airyl Jaszly
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Over on the OnePlus Forums, fans have thrown shade at the OnePlus 7 Pro camera quality. Despite the device receiving pretty good reviews for its camera performance, fans have been claiming that device underperforms when it comes to camera performance. It’s gotten to the point that OnePlus staffer JimmyZ has officially responded to the complaints.

According to JimmyZ, the camera performance of the OnePlus 7 Pro is being worked upon constantly. The aim is to bring improvements to the camera with each software update and with the next update, the smartphone will get major improvements in terms of the HDR processing and the Nightscape 2.0 mode.

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He also describes the process of testing camera performance, claiming “every time when there is a photo sent to us due to negative feedback, our engineers are requested to find the same light condition and object of same color and texture to simulate the photo in order to reproduce the same problem”.

The product manager also commented that the feedback from the users are being closely monitored and taken seriously. A bulk of the people in the thread responded positively to JimmyZ’s comments as it at least shows that OnePlus is listening and working to make the camera the best it can be.

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Vivo Z5x AnTuTu listing reconfirms key specs; Reveals 173K benchmark scores

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The launch of the Vivo Z5x smartphone is only a day away and today it has appeared on AnTuTu to corroborate on the specs that were revealed through recent leaks and official teasers. It has recorded an average benchmarking score of more than 173k on AnTuTu.

The Vivo Z5x smartphone has appeared with its model number V1911A on AnTuTu. The listing reveals that the phone is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and it is fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset that tags along Adreno 616 graphics.

Vivo Z5x AnTuTuThe Vivo Z5x smartphone is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The display of the phone carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Its AnTuTu score is 173,798. The benchmarking platform has claimed that the performance of the Vivo Z5x is on par with other smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. The 8 GB RAM variant of the phone had recently appeared on Geekbench. It had scored 1848 and 5915 points respectively in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench.

The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition is the highest configuration variant of the phone. The smartphone will be available in three other models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The Android 9 Pie OS of the phone will be customized with the latest version of FunTouch OS 9 UI.

Vivo Z5x front and rear

The main selling features of the phone will be its marvelous display and large-sized battery. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will be arriving with a punch-hole display of 6.53 inches. The smartphone will come packed with a mammoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity that carries support for 18W rapid charging. The reservations of the phone have started in China, but its pricing is still under the wraps. There is no confirmation on whether it will be made available outside of China.

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Huawei ban has started affecting sales across Europe and Asia

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Jeet
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After the ban on Huawei by the Trump administration in the United States which bans US-based company from doing business with the Chinese telecom giant, Huawei tried to put on a strong face. However, the company’s business is looking bleak at this moment and the uncertainty about its future is severely affecting the company’s sales.

The UK-based trade-in site Music Magpie revealed that it saw a huge increase in Huawei trade-ins during the 24 hours that followed Google’s announcement of suspending business ties with the company on Sunday. The site reported a surge of 154 percent for the company’s smartphones and, by 1 PM BST on Monday, Huawei devices were being sold more than any other brand.

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A report from ADSLZone claims that within the space of just 36 hours, over 10,000 Huawei orders were canceled on Amazon’s Spanish website. Moreover, the mega Prime Day campaign that Huawei was planning with Amazon has reportedly been canceled. The company has also suspended all digital as well as retail advertising campaigns in Spain, including those focused on its latest flagship, the P30 Pro.

El Pais reported that sales in local department stores such as El Corte Inglés and Mediamarkt have fallen between 50 percent and 70 percent in Spain since the news broke on Sunday. Further, Spanish customers have returned over 15,000 Huawei devices to Amazon over the past few days.

In the Asian markets, Japan’s Softbank and KDDI have postponed the launch of numerous Huawei devices, including the P30 Lite that was set to go on sale this Friday, May 24th. Like Vodafone and EE in the UK, the reason for this decision is the uncertainty surrounding future device support.

It’s pretty evident that these recent developments are already starting to affect Huawei’s business. Even when the situation improves, the negative impact will likely ease off, but the company will undoubtedly come out with a severely damaged reputation.

Read More: Huawei reported to have already stockpiled 12 months of parts ahead of the US ban

After the ban on Chinese technology giant, many companies including Google, Intel, Qualcomm, and ARM among others have suspended business with Huawei in order to comply with the order from the US government. However, the US recently eased some aspects of the ban by 90 days, allowing Android OS updates to be certified on existing Huawei and Honor phones.

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DJI Airsense will help upcoming consumer drones detect aircrafts

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Airyl Jaszly
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Drones have always been in hot water regarding air safety, especially concerning airplane collisions. Because of this, drone operators aren’t allowed to fly their drones near airports and similar airspaces. DJI‘s finally taking steps to address this with AirSense, a technology that picks up on the ADS-B signals from planes and helicopters in the nearby vicinity.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), which can you read about in more here, will finally allow drones to detect other aircrafts. DJI AirSense will alert drone operators if it has detected a signal from an aircraft located potentially up to miles away. This means you could get a collision warning before you even see what’s coming up ahead. You can find it more in the video from DJI below.

The company claims its support will represent the largest single ADS-B deployment to date, though it’s pretty clear why they’re suddenly pushing this. As of January 1, 2020, the date after which DJI will deploy its new aircraft detection ability, ADS-B Out will be required to fly in the majority of controlled airspace.

If you’re getting a sense of dejavu, it might be because we’e already seen ADS-B detection on some other DJI models. The difference this time is that those were professional models, while this affects all consumer models available that weigh more than 250 grams. Regardless, it’s nice to finally see some improvements from DJI, and we hope this becomes the new standard for all drone companies.

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Vivo Z5x key specs: 6.53-inch display, SD710 and 5,000mAh battery officially confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo will be launching the Vivo Z5x smartphone tomorrow through an unveil event in China. Plenty of details on the phone have surfaced in the past few days. Today, Vivo has shared three posters of the Vivo Z5x smartphone on Weibo to confirm its display size, battery capacity and processor.

As it can be seen below, the Vivo Z5x will be arriving with a 6.53-inch display with punch-hole design. Probably, it will carry support for full HD+ resolution. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

Also, it will be a performance driven phone as it will be arriving with a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The smartphone which bears a model number of V1911A has already received certification from 3C authority in China. It has confirmed that the phone will be arriving with support for 18W rapid charging. Reports have revealed that even though the phone features a huge battery, its thickness is less than 9mm.

The reservations of the Vivo Z5x have already started in China. The smartphone will be releasing in as many as four 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. However, there is no information available on the pricing of these variants. The Vivo Z5x will be releasing in two color options such as Extreme Night Black and Phantom Black.

The JD.com listing of the phone has couple of renders of the Vivo Z5x. The images of the phone suggest that it will be offering a huge screen space. For photography, it will be equipped with a triple camera setup on its rear. At present, there are no details on the configurations of the three camera sensors. The smartphone will be equipped with a dedicated key for summoning the Jovi AI assistant and a rear-facing fingerprint reader.

The unveil event of the Vivo Z5x will begin at 7:30 PM in China. What could be the starting price of the phone? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

BLU G9 launched with V-notch display and 52MP Super Zoom feature of $149

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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BLU has unveiled a new smartphone named BLU G9 in the U.S. Carrying an inexpensive price tag of $149, the BLU G9 sports an attractive design and comes with a tall aspect ratio and dual rear camera. Here is all the information on the specifications and features of the phone.

BLUE G9 Specifications and Features

The BLU G9 smartphone that sports a premium mirror metallic finish on the rear is fitted with an elongated display with V-shaped notch on the front. The 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen offers an aspect ratio of 19:9. It carries support for HD+ resolution and 470nits of brightness. The smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 86 percent.

BLU G9The 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 chipset that features 2.0 GHz octa-core processor powers the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with an internal storage of 64 GB. There is a microSD card slot for expanding its storage for up to 128 GB.

Placed on the rear side of the phone is a dual camera setup with LED flash. It includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor by Sony and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is a Super Zoom AI feature for maximizing the clarity of the photo to up to 52-megapixel. Other photography features available on the BLU G9 include Portrait Mode and Night Mode. There is a 13-megapixel selfie camera housed inside the front notch of the phone. It is assisted by an LED flash for capturing better selfies in low light conditions.

BLU G9

The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the BLU G9 smartphone. The rear shell of the phone features a fingerprint sensor. It includes a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 5V/2V charging. The handset can gain 50 percent battery power by charging it for 45 minutes. The smartphone measures 155.4 x 71.8 x 8.1mm and it weighs 165 grams.

BLU G9 Price and Release Date

The BLU G9 comes in Black and Gradient Blue color options. It has arrived in the U.S. with a price tag of $149. The unlocked phone is available for purchase through Amazon.com.

Meizu 16Xs to launch on May 30 in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new Meizu phone with model number M926Q had recently appeared on TENAA with full specifications. Its TENAA images have revealed that it will be the first Meizu phone to arrive with triple rear cameras. Rumors have claimed that the phone will go official with Meizu 16Xs moniker. Today, the Chinese firm has not only confirmed the name of the device, but also revealed it will be made official on May 30. The smartphone will be arriving as the successor of the Meizu 16X mid-range phone from last year.

Meizu 16Xs May 30 Launch Date

The launch poster of the Meizu 16Xs reads “165g of Balance” which seems to be talking something about the weight of the device. Yesterday, a Chinese tipster had claimed that the main selling feature of the Meizu 16Xs will be that it will be packing a large battery of 4,000mAh battery inside a chassis that weighs only 162 grams. According to TENAA, the dimensions of the phone are 152 x 74.4 x 8.35 grams and it weighs 162 grams.

There are many smartphones from mid-range to flagship models that comes with 4,000mAh battery in the market. These phones weigh around 180 grams. It appears that Meizu has somehow managed to include a big battery inside the Meizu 16Xs and still reduce its weight by couple of grams. The Chinese firm may possibly reveal how it managed to do so through May 30 launch event of the Meizu 16Xs phone.

Meizu 16Xs Specifications

The smartphone houses a 6.2-inch AMOLED display. The notch-less display is equipped with slimmer bezels and it carries support for a tall aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The display carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels. The AMOLED panel is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Meizu 16Xs TENAA

The Meizu 16X from 2018 was fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset. The TENAA listing of the Meizu 16Xs reveals that it is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 2 GHz. The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM and it comes with a native storage of 64 GB. There is no support for expandable storage on the device. The predecessor model came with a 3,100mAh battery. The Meizu 16Xs will arrive with a significant improvement in the battery department since it will be equipped with a 4,000mAh capacity battery. There is no confirmation on whether the phone will come with support for rapid charging technology.

The Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. It will be customized with the latest version of Flyme UI. The rear shell of the phone will be featuring a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera system. For shooting selfies, it will be sporting a 16-megapixel front camera.

ZTE Blade A5 2019 launched in Russia

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Habeeb Onawole
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ZTE has announced a new entry-level smartphone. The Blade A5 2019 was launched in Russia this week and it is one of the few phones powered by the Unisoc (Spreadtrum) SC9863A, the first processor with only Cortex-A55 cores.

ZTE Blade A5 2019 featured

The Blade A5 2019 has a 5.45-inch HD+ (1440 x 720) display. There are thick bezels around the display which isn’t surprising since this is an entry-level phone. The 28nm octa-core processor is paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. A dedicated MicroSD card slot is present if you want to add more storage (256GB max).

The phone has a single 13MP f/2.0 camera on the back with HDR and panorama support while an 8MP f/2.4 camera, also with HDR, sits above the display. There is no fingerprint scanner and ZTE doesn’t mention if there is Face Unlock.

ZTE Blade A5 2019 colors

The Blade A5 2019 has a 2600mAh battery under its plastic body. It charges via a MicroUSB port and also has a 3.5mm audio jack. It also has Bluetooth 4.2 and an FM radio. ZTE ships it with Mi Favor based on Android 9 Pie.

READ MORE: ZTE Blade A7 launched in China for the starting price of 599 Yuan (~$88)

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You may need to sell both kidneys to get the Galaxy Fold Game of Thrones Edition by Caviar

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Jed John Ikoba
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The Galaxy Fold is yet to be released by Samsung but popular Russian luxury phone case maker Caviar has unveiled its customized design for the Galaxy Fold that it hopes will appeal to fans of the just concluded TV series Game of Thrones.Samsung Galaxy Fold Game of Thrones Edition

Samsung Galaxy Fold Game of Thrones Edition has golden elements adorning both panels. The golden elements reflect some of the famous characters on the HBO series. Caviar says it will issue just seven units, symbolizing the seven houses and bearing unique designs. The units are already available for pre-order.Samsung Galaxy Fold Game of Thrones Edition

Read Also: Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X: Specs Comparison

A press release by the Russian luxury phone case maker indicates that the sales will commence when the Galaxy Fold series officially open to buyers. As for the price, you’ll have to shell out a whopping $8200 for the phone. That is way higher than the original price tag of $1,980 which the Galaxy Fold adopts. Good thing there are only seven units available and we don’t see them staying on the shelf for too long. If you want a customized Galaxy Fold, you may have to make do with the carbon and leather-clad variants but we don’t know their prices just yet.

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IHS Markit data shows Samsung continues to soar in the SmartTV market in Q1 2019

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Jed John Ikoba
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Market research firm IHS Markit has released its first quarter 2019 survey data for the smart TV market. According to the data, Samsung SmartTV arm continues to dominate the TV segment. Samsung TV’s market share in the first quarter of this year was put at 29.4%, up 0.8 percentage from the same period last year (28.6%), ranking first.

In recent years, the QLED TV market has grown rapidly. According to statistics, the total sales volume of QLED TVs in the first quarter of this year was about 912,000 units. This is over 2.5 times that of the same period last year. A total of 3.367 million units of QLED TVs were shipped last year and with the estimates for Q1, there is the likelihood that this year’s shipment will be higher.

Another premium TV segment, talking about OLED TVs also had an estimated 611,000 units shipped in the first quarter of this year. This represents an increase of 30% year-on-year. In terms of revenue, total sales of QLED TVs were estimated to be US$1.87 billion, while an estimated US$1.365 billion accrued from sales of OLED TVs.

The research data also reveal a love for large-screen TVs by consumers globally. The market share of 69-70-inch TVs has increased significantly. Compared with last year, the market share of 70-inch smart TVs increased from 5.1% to 7.6%, while the market shares of 60-69 inches TVs also increased from 14.8% to 19.1%.

Read Also: Samsung unveils the Sero TV which can be used in a vertical or horizontal Orientation

Analysts believe Samsung dominance of the market was largely due to its focus on QLED TV and large-screen luxury TVs. At the end of last month, Samsung Electronics launched a 98-inch ultra-large QLED TV. At this pace, it is difficult for other brands to presently compete with Samsung in the large-size TV market.

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We’ll start seeing ads on WhatsApp from next year

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Jed John Ikoba
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Facebook acquired WhatsApp for a staggering $19 billion in cash and stock in 2014, its biggest acquisition ever. Since then, there has been anxiety as to the measures the social media giant hopes to implement in order to monetize the app. Facebook had earlier assured that we won’t be paying to use the app anytime soon. However, WhatsApp users may soon start getting ads served in-app.

Facebook is a profit-driven organization and as such, it was inevitable that we’ll start seeing some type of advertisements inside WhatsApp since the day it purchased the text-messaging app. The social media giant had previously confirmed plans for monetization and has now announced that WhatsApp ads will start rolling out in 2020. The ads will be served on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.

The first set of ads will be featured on the Whatsapp status stories like regular posts. The ads will occupy the entire screen, but rather than displaying the contact’s name WhatsApp will showcase the name of the company. Also, a swipe-up link will be included. It’s unclear presently if Facebook has any further designs for ads inside WhatsApp. Eventually, the company could introduce smaller alternatives that display between chats on the conversations list.

Read Also: New Nokia 8110 4G update brings WhatsApp and Facebook support to global users

Facebook also rolled out new ads for WhatsApp Business which would see ads linked to the accounts find their way over to both Facebook and Instagram.

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Redmi Note 7S will replace the Redmi Note 7 in India

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Habeeb Onawole
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Save for the rear cameras, the Redmi Note 7 (India version) and the newly announced Redmi Note 7S are identical devices.

Redmi Note 7S featured

While Redmi/Xiaomi won’t say, we strongly believe the only reason the Redmi Note 7S exists in the first place is due to supply issues with the 48MP camera. It probably couldn’t get enough when it wanted to launch the Redmi Note 7, so it opted for a 12MP + 2MP dual camera setup instead. Now that there is sufficient supply, it decided to relaunch the phone as the Redmi Note 7S with a slightly higher price tag.

So what happens to the Redmi Note 7? According to Yash Garg (@yash3339), who handles product PR for Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 7S will replace the Redmi Note 7. This means the latter will eventually not be available again. To be honest, we don’t see why anyone will want to buy the Redmi Note 7 when the Note 7S with better cameras costs just INR 1000 (~$14) more.

For those who bought the Redmi Note 7 shortly before the Redmi Note 7S launched in India, we understand that this must be heartbreaking.

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Android Pie stable update rolls out to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

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Habeeb Onawole
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After months of waiting, OnePlus is finally rolling out a stable Android Pie update to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T!!! The update brings new features and updates the security patch.

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T Android Pie update

The update is rolling out incrementally as OxygenOS 9.0.2 to both phones. OnePlus says a limited number of users will receive it today while a broader rollout will begin in a few days to a few weeks time. They also said VPNs won’t help you get the update faster as the OTA is not rolling out on a region bases but to limited random devices.

The update brings a brand new user interface, April’s security patch, and bug fixes. Below is the complete changelog:

System

  • Updated system to Android™ 9 Pie™
  • Brand new UI for Android Pie
  • Updated Android security patch to 2019.4
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Do Not Disturb mode

  • You can now customize the time range in the new Do Not Disturb mode

New Gaming mode 3.0

  • Supported displaying text content of the heads up notifications
  • Added notification for 3rd party calls

Phone

  • Dialer now supports Google Duo

Camera

  • Supports Google Lens to provide you with powerful image recognition experience

The Android Pie update will be the last major update for the 2016 phones. Both phones originally launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, got updated to Android Nougat, then Android Oreo, and finally, Android Pie, making it three major OS updates.

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Honor 20 Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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During the last year, a lot of Chinese companies tried to offer something more than affordable flagships. Oppo is finally back in the flagship segment after four years of inactivity with the Find X and, in 2019, with the new Oppo Reno 10x Zoom. Meanwhile, OnePlus changed its strategy and, for the first time, it launched a top-tier flagship: the OnePlus 7 Pro. Even Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor, came up with an advanced version of the Honor 20 which comes with higher-end specs: the Honor 20 Pro. These three devices represent three of the most important Chinese flagships of 2019 and, through this comparison, we will clear your idea about their specifications and potentialities.

Honor 20 Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom

Honor 20 Pro OnePlus 7 Pro Oppo Reno 10x zoom
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 154.6 x 74 x 8.4 mm, 182 g 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm, 206 g 162 x 77.2 x 9.3 mm , 210 g
DISPLAY  6.26 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.67 inches, 1440 x 3120p (Quad HD+), Fluid AMOLED 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS Android 9 Pie, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Quad 48 + 16 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.4, f/2.2 and f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 48 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.6, f/2.2 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY  4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W 4000 mAh, fast charging with Warp Charge 30W 4065 mAh, fast charging, 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

All of these devices sport a beautiful and futuristic design: which one you should go for mainly depends on your tastes. In order to get free from display bezels, Honor 20 Pro boasts a punch-hole display with a front camera inside. On the other hand, Oppo Reno 10x zoom and OnePlus 7 Pro come with pop-up front cameras which differ in their form factors: the former has a singular shark fin-like motorized slider, while the OnePlus 7 Pro has a classic pop-up camera just like the Vivo NEX line-up. In each case, you get a wonderful glass back and a high screen-to-body ratio. Some may prefer the Honor 20 Pro because it is way more compact than its opponents, but it has also a smaller display.

 

Display

When it comes to displays, Honor 20 Pro loses the battle immediately. Besides having a way smaller screen as mentioned above, it has an average IPS panel just like the ones you can find on most of the devices from €200 to €400. The second place goes to the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom which comes with a better AMOLED display showing deeper blacks and more attractive colors; it also integrates an in-display fingerprint reader. But the real winner here is the OnePlus 7 Pro which comes with the most impressive display ever seen on a Chinese phone. It has a high Quad HD+ resolution, a wonderful color reproduction thanks to the HDR10+ standard, and even a high 90 Hz refresh ratio.

 

Hardware/Software

In its most expensive variant, OnePlus 7 Pro wins even the hardware comparison. It is the only one to come with up to 12 GB of RAM that is the biggest amount of volatile memory ever mounted on a smartphone. Further, it is powered by the best Qualcomm’s chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 855 running at a max frequency of 2.84 GHz. Right after, there is the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom which is powered by the Snapdragon 855 as well, but it has just 8 GB of RAM in its high-end version. OnePlus 7 Pro has a nearly-stock Android version, while Oppo Reno 10x zoom and Honor 20 Pro have customized user interfaces.

 

Camera

These handsets are very close when it comes to camera performances, so it is very hard to establish a clear winner because their photo quality varies a lot depending on the scenario. But I personally prefer the Honor 20 Pro due to its more versatile camera department. It has a quad camera composed of a main 48 MP sensor with the brightest focal aperture in the smartphone market: f/1.4. Its secondary sensor is an ultrawide lens which you can currently find on most of the flagship, but there is also a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a dedicated macro camera! A complete camera setup which guarantees amazing shots in every condition. But if we only talk about photo quality, OnePlus 7 Pro is more or less at the same level. And let’s not forget about the Oppo Reno 10x zoom with its amazing 10x hybrid zoom technology (5x optical zoom).

 

Battery

Finally, the age in which flagships had small, insufficient or average battery is gone. All these handsets come with a very nice 4000 mAh battery which holds for a full day if you do not stress them too much. The battery of the Oppo Reno 10x zoom is slightly bigger (4065 mAh), the phone has to manage a more efficient AMOLED display, so it could be that it will last more than both OnePlus 7 Pro and Honor 20 Pro on a single charge. On the other hand, OnePlus 7 Pro has a much faster charging technology.

 

Price

Honor 20 Pro starts from €600/$670, OnePlus 7 Pro has a €700/$780 price for the entry-level variant and Oppo Reno 10x zoom starts from €800/$890. With its amazing display, great hardware side and awesome cameras, OnePlus 7 Pro looks more promising and it wins this comparison.

 

 

 

Honor 20 Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom: PRO and CONS

Honor 20 Pro

PROS

  • Amazing cameras
  • Punch-hole display
  • Big battery
  • Affordable price

CONS

  • Average IPS display
  • No micro SD

 

OnePlus 7 Pro

PROS

  • Best display
  • Amazing performance
  • Good cameras
  • Big battery and faster charging

CONS

  • No micro SD

 

Oppo Reno 10x zoom

PROS

  • Innovative design
  • Very nice cameras
  • Big battery
  • Expansion slot

CONS

  • Costlier

 

Sony CEO says smartphone arm is an integral part of its business

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Habeeb Onawole
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There are calls from investors for Sony to shut down its mobile phone business since it isn’t profitable. Recently, the phone division (Xperia) was merged with the camera, TV, and audio businesses into a single division called Electronics Products and Solutions. However, Sony’s CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, says the phone arm is an important part of the overall business.

Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida (image source: Bloomberg)

Speaking at a news conference today, Mr. Yoshida said Sony’s consumer electronics hardware business was built with a focus on entertainment, not household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. He added that they see “smartphones as hardware for entertainment” which makes it an important part of their hardware business.

The top executive says younger generations don’t watch TVs anymore and their “first touch point is smartphone”. Sony’s latest flagship phone is the Xperia 1 and it launched in China on Monday for about $900.

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Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant now on pre-order for $80, five months after launch

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Jed John Ikoba
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Lenovo first unveiled its amazing smart clock with Google Assistant in January this year at CES 2019 and was scheduled to start shipping in Spring. Since then, the device which had an $80 price tag didn’t go on sale until now. Pre-orders for the Lenovo Smart Clock is now being accepted on some retailers like Walmart and Home Depot in the US. The smart gadget is expected to start shipping in the early part of June.Lenovo Smart CLock

The Lenovo Smart Clock is a bedside alarm clock that has a built-in speaker and is integrated with Google Assistant. The product is just portable enough to mount on the nightstand. The clock comes with a 4-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 400X800 pixels. The screen displays parameters like the weather in addition to the digital clock. It can also be synchronized with the owners Google Calendar and thus provide some assistance when there is a need to shift your normal alarm wake-up time.lenovo smart clock

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The body of the clock is wrapped in a soft grey fabric, which looks stylish and attractive. Lenovo’s logo is also crested at the back. Apart from the built-in speaker which can be used to play music as well as to use Google Assistant voice prompt, there is a built-in microphone which can be turned on and off. Thus, the gadget can be used for voice-powered automation, and for controlling your TV, among other Google Assistant features.

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Redmi K20 stuns in official render, confirms triple camera setup

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi K20 series will launch on May 28. The two phones – the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro – have been in the news a lot in the past couple of weeks. Redmi has confirmed some key specs and features but today it has shared an official render of the Redmi K20.

Redmi seems to be taking the design of the Mi 9 series up a notch with the Redmi K20. It is hard to describe the finish but we are sure the phone maker will spend a significant part of the launch explaining how they achieved this mesmerizing design.

Redmi K20 press render

The phone is mainly red but there are streaks of blue too which we believe will change depending on the angle light rays reflect off it.

The Redmi K20 will have three rear cameras that are arranged in the middle of the phone. The first camera sits separately from the other two and has a gold ring around it. The other two cameras are together in a black housing while a pill-shaped LED sits horizontally below the setup.

Redmi shared a picture of an official case last week, and a few days ago, it confirmed the phone will come with a 48MP Sony IMX586 camera and have support for 960fps super-slow motion recording.

Redmi K20 case

Further down is the Redmi branding and the words “Designed by Redmi”. There is a power button on the right of the phone alongside the volume control buttons. Unfortunately, we can’t make out the ports on the device.

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