Honor 20 appears on GeekBench with Android 9, Kirin 980 and 6GB of RAM

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May 14, 2019

Huawei‘s Honor brand is expected to launch the flagship Honor 20 in China on May 31. Ahead of the official launch, an Honor model said to be the Honor 20 has appeared on GeekBench revealing some of its key specifications and benchmark performance.

The device comes with the model number Huawei YAL-L21 and runs on Android 9.0 Pie operating system which will definitely have te EMUI 9.1 underlay. The device comes with 6GB of RAM but there will likely be other RAM sizes. The chipset wasn’t disclosed but it is listed to feature an octa-core processor and that is likely the Kirin 980. The benchmark score also points to the latest Kirin chipset. On the single core, the device scored 3241 points while on the multicore test, it peaked at 9706 points.

The Honor 20 is expected to drop alongside the Honor 20 Pro and possibly the Honor 20 Moschino Edition. The device is tipped to pack a 6.1-inch while the Honor 20 Pro will have a 6.5-inch OLED display. Both models are also believed to feature a punch hole camera at the front. Several leaked renders back this design style. The Honor 20 is expected to house a 3,650mAh battery with support for 22.5W rapid charging.

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Last-minute leak reveals OnePlus 7 will come in red

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 14, 2019

The last red OnePlus phone was the OnePlus 6. Its successor, the OnePlus 6T, ditched the color variant in favor of a new Thunder Purple color variant. A new leak has revealed the OnePlus 7 will come in red.

This last-minute leak is from Ishan Agarwal @ishanagarwal24 and they show the OnePlus 7 in red. Don’t get too excited as he adds that availability will be limited to select markets. However, he didn’t mention these market but we should find out later today when the device launches. Also, OnePlus may limit this color variant to a specific configuration, further making it less accessible to those who want it.

You asked for the return of Red, #OnePlus delivered. Last time I leaked the Bullets Wireless Red colour as a last minute surprise, this time I'm presenting you the first look at the #OnePlus7 Red colour option. It will be available only in select markets. Availability unknown. pic.twitter.com/6Pt2PIgqPX

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) May 14, 2019

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HTC Exodus 1s unveiled with improved full-node Bitcoin capability

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Simranpal Singh

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May 14, 2019

HTC introduced a new blockchain smartphone – the Exodus 1s for crypto enthusiasts on a tight budget. The Exodus 1s is the successor to the company’s first generation blockchain smartphone – Exodus 1.

The Exodus 1s allows users to save tokens and cryptographic keys inside a secure enclave within the device. As like of the Exodus 1, some other features like the support for decentralized mobile applications and integration with Opera crypto browser also appeared in the Exodus 1s.

Phil Chen, chief officer, HTC said, “We are democratizing access to the technology for a free world. Full nodes are the most important ingredient in the resilience of the Bitcoin network, and we have lowered the barrier to entry for any person to run a node, which is simply a computer, mobile in our case, participating in a global Bitcoin network that propagates transactions and blocks everywhere, which is the foundation and fundamental definition of a peer-to-peer cash system.”

An Exodus 1 exclusive feature of providing full Bitcoin node capability is improved in the new model. For a device to act as a Bitcoin node, it has to keep a log of the entire blockchain history, which means the device has to store 200GB of data. HTC knows about this and employed the Exodus 1s with a method called pruning to solve this issue. Pruning reduces the size of the blockchain file by a huge margin – 200 GB to 10 GB.

HTC Exodus 1s supports HTC’s Zion wallet app to send, receive or request cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, and Ethereum based ERC-20 and ERC-721 tokens.

Read More: HTC Exodus 1 Blockchain Phone is official: 6-inch screen, SD845, quad cameras & 0.15 Bitcoin price tag

The company hasn’t revealed the specifications or the price tag of the Exodus 1s. Its predecessor is available at $600, and the company plans to launch Exodus 1s at almost half of that. We don’t know the exact release date of the smartphone yet, but the company has hinted release in the third quarter of 2019.

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Huawei and Samsung settles 8-year long lawsuits over standard-essential patents in China

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Jeet

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May 14, 2019

This seems like a season of lawsuit settlements in the tech world. After Apple and Qualcomm announced the settlement of their lawsuits which was called the biggest court battle in the tech world in recent times, it’s now Huawei and Samsung who have reached a settlement for an 8-year long lawsuit.

According to the reports, through a litigation mediation of the Higher People’s Court of Guangdong Province, Huawei Technologies and Samsung (China) Investment have reached a settlement for a series of infringement disputes related to the standard-essential patents.

For the cross-licensing of standard-essential patents worldwide, both the companies have developed a framework of the Patent Licensing Agreement and all the relevant litigations have been resolved. The companies have also started withdrawing their complaints.

Reports indicate that both the companies have been trying to conduct negotiations since 2011 or the patent cross-licensing but it didn’t materialize until now. In the past eight years, the companies filed over 40 lawsuits.

Earlier last year, in January, Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court ruled in favor of Huawei and said that Samsung‘s 4G mobile phone produced and sold in China infringed Huawei’s two patents. However, Samsung immediately appealed to the Guangdong High Court.

Now, under the constant mediation through the Guangdong High Court, Huawei and Samsung have finally reached a settlement. However, the specific conditions for this settlement have not been disclosed yet.

Last month, Apple and Qualcomm announced that the companies are settling their lawsuits. The settlement includes a payment from Apple to Qualcomm as well as a chipset supply agreement. Later, it was revealed that Apple is paying at least $4.5 billion to Qualcomm as a part of the agreement.

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Renders and specs of the Honor 20 confirms punch hole display and quad cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 14, 2019

The Honor 20 series launch is exactly a week away. The lineup will include the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro. Ahead of the launch, renders and specs of the Honor 20 have surfaced on the web, thanks to Winfuture.de.

The Honor 20 will have an IPS-LCD display that skips the notch for a punch hole. The display which is 6.26-inches is smaller than that of the Honor View 20. It has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 and a pixel density of 412. There is a slit in the frame above the display for the earpiece and there is a slightly thick chin.

The flagship is powered by the Kirin 980 and is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will likely be other configurations but the above if for Europe. There is no mention of storage expansion and we do not expect one since the Honor 10 and Honor View 20 do not have one.

As revealed in a leak by Twitter user @Rodent950, the Honor 20 has a quad camera setup and these new renders not only confirm that but also the design. Three of the camera sensors are stacked on top of one another and share the same housing with the LED flash. The fourth sensor is on the right of the third camera. Written on the back of the phone is “48MP AI VISION”.

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The primary camera is a 48MP sensor, and it is paired with a 16MP Super Wide Angle camera, a 2MP Depth Assist camera, and a 2MP Macro camera for macro photography. The front-facing camera is reported to be a 32MP sensor.

The Honor 20 doesn’t have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner since it is an IPS-LCD display. Honor has settled for a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button.

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Leaked Galaxy Fold user manual includes several new warnings based on recent feedbacks

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 14, 2019

The Galaxy Fold release, which was put off by Samsung following a number of issues that were encountered by early users, may finally be happening soon. The Galaxy Fold user manual for the AT&T version has leaked in the Korean media, and it does indeed contain a number of warnings based on the issues that were encountered.

One of such is a warning not to peel off the top layer of the device as it is an integral part of the display. This is actually the same warning that was present on the outer wrapper of the retail box, as was showcased by T-Mobile’s marketing head honcho Desmond Smith earlier on. The warning reads, “ATTENTION – The main screen includes a special protective layer. Peeling off the protective layer or using any adhesives on the main screen, such as screen protectors or stickers, may cause damage.” Thus, Samsung not only put the warning on the retail box but in the manual in order to apparently ensure it is not missed by anyone.

Apart from that, Samsung also included a note on the user manual which notifies users that the crease in the middle of the display at the point where the device unfolds is normal. Here’s the notification; “NOTE: You may notice a crease at the center of the Main screen. This is normal characteristic of the device. When folding the device, make sure that no objects are placed between the screens.

The report also revealed that Samsung will try and release the Fold next month (June) in order to beat the Mate X launch in July. It has allegedly been postponing the launch in order to better train the reps on presenting the device and teach potential buyers how to use the phone. Like, for instance, not to scrape off the cover film which turned out to be an integral part of the flexible display underneath, even though it does not completely wrap around and fuse with the panel at the edges, making it look like a screen protector of sorts.

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Google explains the existence of Pixel 3a headphone jack; It won’t get Android Q Beta access until June

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Simranpal Singh

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May 14, 2019

Google recently unveiled the affordable Pixel smartphone series – Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL at the Google I/O 2019 developer conference. Both the devices feature mid-range specifications like Snapdragon 670 processor, 6GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage. Despite these specifications, the Pixel 3a carries a feature which Pixel 3 does not have, and that is the 3.5 mm audio jack.

In an interview, Google product manager Soniya Jobanputra explained different changes in the Pixel 3a series. Similarly, she described the existence of headphone jack on the Pixel 3a series and said, “We debated on this headphone jack, but we really felt that consumers at this price point, in this price tier, really needed flexibility and that’s what that headphone jack gives you.”

In other words, it appears some officials at the Google premises believe that the customers of Pixel 3a series can’t afford Bluetooth headphones. A 3.5mm jack allows users to leverage existing headphones without the need for USB-C adapter.

However, Google will keep facilitating the standard Pixel devices with the digital audio as it is the “the ultimate way to consume your audio.”

Read More: Google Pixel 3a teardown shows that the phone is easier to repair

Google suspended the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL from the official Android Q beta support. The reason behind it is unknown, but the devices will remain on the March Security update until next month. The formal OTA upgrade is suspended until June, whereas users can still sideload the OTA image from the Android Developers page. Despite being not eligible, some Pixel 3a users successfully managed to sign-up for the Android Beta program.

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Intel-powered RedmiBook 14 laptop gets Bluetooth certification

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 14, 2019

It was reported last week that Redmi may launch its very first PC alongside the Redmi K20 flagship phone. We not only have confirmation that that info is true, but we also know the device’s official name.

Just yesterday, a new Xiaomi product was listed on the Bluetooth SIG website. The product description says it is a laptop computer called the RedmiBook 14. From the name, we can deduce the laptop will have a 14-inch screen.

The RedmiBook 14’s model number is XMA1901-** with several variants which might mean availability outside China. The Bluetooth certification also reveals it will be powered by an Intel processor. Other than the above, there isn’t much we know about Redmi‘s first computer but we expect it to be cheaper than Xiaomi’s own Mi Notebooks.

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Tesla Model S catches fire in a Hong Kong parking lot

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 14, 2019

In recent times, the safety of electric cars has been called to question after a few electric vehicles went up in flames in separate incidence. Just last Sunday, a Tesla Model S was reported to have caught fire in a parking lot in Hong Kong. It took firefighters over 45minutes to battle the raging inferno before they were able to put out the blaze.

Bloomberg reports that the cause of the fire is yet to be revealed and Tesla is even yet to make a formal statement about the incident. However, the fire incident bears a similar pattern with previous cases. Less than a month ago, a Model S spontaneously caught fire in a Shanghai parking garage. The fire resulted in the destruction of several adjourning cars. A few days after this, an electric car manufactured by Chinese start-up Nio was reported to have caught fire while undergoing repairs in the central Chinese city of Xi’an.

Concerns about the safety of electric vehicles(EVs) continues to grow. A report by the State Administration for Market Regulation shows that last year at least 40 new energy vehicles, which include electrics and hybrids, caught fire in China. Apart from China, there have been a few reported cases of Tesla EVs going up in flames in the US. But Tesla has previously claimed that its vehicles are 10 times less likely to go up in flames than gas-driven cars.

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Watch Live Stream of OnePlus 7 Pro launch event here

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Simranpal Singh

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May 14, 2019

OnePlus is launching the new flagship devices – OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro globally at multiple launch events in Bengaluru, London and New York. We are just a few hours away from the launch of the OnePlus 7 series. We have heard some details about the phone, like the new triple rear camera module, amazing display, UFS 3.0 storage and 5G support. There are many reasons to get excited about the OnePlus 7 launch today.

Watch OnePlus 7 launch event live stream

OnePlus is holding three simultaneous launch events across the world. The event will start at 8:15 pm IST in India, 4 pm BST in London, and 11 pm EDT in New York. OnePlus is hosting the launch event in Bengaluru at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, it will take place at Printworks in London, whereas in New York, it will take place at Pier 94. The users who are not lucky to get the tickets can watch the Live stream either at the YouTube channel of OnePlus or in the embedded player below.

~~Unfortunately, the live stream link for Bengaluru launch event is not yet live.~~ However, users can enjoy the live stream of all the events in Bengaluru, London and New York.

According to reports, OnePlus 7 Pro will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with DC Diming, 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is coupled with 12 GB RAM and UFS 3.0 compatible storage. As like of the OnePlus 6T, the new flagship will also feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. There’s a triple camera module with a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front, a 16-megapixel camera is present.

Read More: OnePlus 7 Pro Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need To Know (Specs, Price, Release)

Whereas its younger sibling – OnePlus 7 will have a dual rear camera and won’t come with the 5G support. Both the devices are expected in colours like Mirror Grey, Nebula Blue and Almond. The OnePlus 7 Pro will retail in India for the starting price of Rs 49,999 for 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant.

Vivo Z5x with punch-hole screen and 5,000mAh battery could be coming soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 14, 2019

Vivo has launched plenty of phones with notched screens from Vivo X20 phone that came a wider display notch to Vivo V11 from last year that came with water-drop style phones. Vivo has also launched notch-less display phones like Vivo NEX, Vivo X27 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo V15 Pro, Vivo V15, Vivo S1 Pro and Vivo S1. A leaked photo that seems to have been snapped at a Vivo factory reveals that the company is working on a phone with punch-hole display design. The leakster who has shared the image has claimed that this phone could be arriving in the market as Vivo Z5x.

According to the tipster, the Vivo Z5x will be packed with a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The punch-hole is placed can be seen top-left corner of the display. Sadly, the tipster has not shared any other information on the specs of the phone. The battery of the Vivo Z5x could be equipped with support for fast charging. Hopefully, the smartphone will feature a USB-C port.

Unconfirmed information shared by another tipster suggests that the Vivo Z5x could be fueled by either Snapdragon 712 or Snapdragon 730 SoC. The labelled placed on the display of the phone reveals that it has a model number of V1911. Also, the April 25 production date mentioned on the battery of Vivo Z5x suggests that its launch may not be far away.

Read More: Vivo’s sprawling industrial park/headquarters completed in China

The Vivo Z5x will be the second Vivo smartphone to arrive with 5,000mAh battery after the Vivo Y17 phone that was unveiled in India in April. Vivo also seems to be gearing up to introduce the Y17 very soon in China as Vivo Y3. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.35-inch waterdrop-style notched IPS LCD screen that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels.

The MediaTek Helio P35 will be fueling the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It will have an internal storage of 128 GB. The rear shell of the phone will have 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. For shooting selfies, it will feature a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The handset is packed with 5,000mAh battery that can be charged through microUSB.

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Where to Buy Huawei MateBook X Pro Laptop at Unbeatable Price [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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May 14, 2019

Marketed as Huawei’s first notebook with FullView design, the MateBook X Pro offers an impressive 91% screen-to-body ratio, creating a near borderless display. Aside from offering a massive view, the device boasts an impressive array of other features that makes it simply irresistible.

While the feature-laden Huawei MateBook X Pro laptop understandably carries a steep price tag, we have listed three online stores where you can buy it for a lowered price. So without wasting time, let’s delve into the details.

Gearbest

You’d normally end up shelling out a lot of money on the 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage capacity variant of the MateBook X Pro laptop, but Gearbest users can now get their tech greedy hands on this model for just $1599.99. This is a significant 10 percent drop in the variant’s original asking price of $1770.95.

On the downside, there were only three hundred pieces remaining for this promo. The discount will be valid specifically for the dark gray color version of the laptop for six days. You can visit this link to grab the discount.

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GeekBuying

Carrying a steep $2273.99 price tag, this model ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB SSD of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content. Much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, this extravagant variant of the MateBook X Pro Laptop is available for only $1739.99 on GeekBuying.

On top of that, you can extend this 23 percent discount by applying coupon code QMFQYJNC. The coupon helps you save $40 more by reducing the original asking price of the MateBook X Pro Laptop to only $1699.99 before you click the ‘Place your Order’ button.

You can visit this link to take advantage of the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo is slated to end in just four days.

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AliExpress

The well-received 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD MateBook X Pro Laptop variant is currently up for grabs bearing a $1,849.99 price tag on AliExpress. New users can apply a $3 off coupon, which will be valid for the remaining three pieces. You can head straight to this link and place your order.

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The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro Laptop offers the following features:

9 inch 10-point Touch Screen with 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution
Microsoft Windows 10 OS
Intel Core i7-8550U Quad Core 1.8GHz, up to 4GHz
NVIDIA Geforce MX150 DDR5 2GB Dedicated Graphics
0MP front camera
Bluetooth 4.1 Interface Syncs with Compatible Devices

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India could be around Rs. 25,000

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 14, 2019

Samsung Galaxy M40 is an upcoming M-series phone from Samsung. A fresh report has revealed that it will be soon launching in India with a price tag of Rs. 25,000 (~$355). The Galaxy M30 that was announced in April with a starting price of Rs. 14,990 (~$213). Hence, the Galaxy M40 will be releasing in the Indian market with the most expensive M-series phone.

Citing information from industry sources, IANS has reported that the Galaxy M40 will be the first M-series phone to feature a punch-hole display which is dubbed as Infinity-O design by Samsung. It will allow the phone to offer a high screen-to-body ratio. Apart from revealing the speculated price of the phone, the report also claims that the Galaxy M40 will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and a triple camera setup.

The exact size of the display of Samsung Galaxy M40 is not known. A recently leaked teaser of the phone with #OMG hashtag is a hint that it will be arriving with a punch-hole Infinity-O display. The screen could be embedded with a fingerprint sensor.

The Geekbench listing of the Samsung Galaxy M40 has revealed that it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 675 chipset. After the Galaxy A70, the M40 will be the second Samsung smartphone will be fueled by the Snapdragon 675. The Galaxy M30, M20 and M10 phones that have launched in the past are equipped with Samsung’s home-brewed Exynos chipsets. The SoC of the Galaxy M40 is expected to arrive with 6 GB of RAM.

Early reports of the Galaxy M40 will be arriving with a native storage of 128 GB. There is no confirmation on whether the handset will be available in a lower variant featuring 64 GB of native storage. The One UI based Android 9 Pie OS will come preinstalled on the device. Since the Galaxy M30 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, it is speculated the Galaxy M40 will be also arriving with a same-sized battery. As of this writing, there is no information available on the triple camera setup of the Galaxy M40 phone.

Read More: Samsung unknowingly exposed sensitive data, credentials and source code

The Galaxy M40 that has a model number of SM-M405F has already received certification from Wi-Fi Alliance body in the recent past. Probably, the smartphone may go official later this month. Like the other M-series phone from Samsung, the Galaxy M40 is also expected to be available for purchase exclusively through online channels in India.

Buy Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $589 on Gearbest [Coupon]

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May 14, 2019

Gearbest has a reputation for coming up with amazing promotions and unmissable sales from time to time. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store recently launched the Roborock S6 Flash Sale.

While those who fancy keeping their surrounding clean and tidy all the time usually end up spending a lot of money on vacuum cleaners, a lot of these devices fail to deliver expected performance. The Roborock S6, on the other hand, is designed to keep room spotlessly clean without emptying your pocket.

The radically overhauled Roborock AI mapping tech 1.0 determines the best route in real-time, making it 20 percent more efficient than its predecessor, the Roborock S5. It advanced mapping, enables you to set a schedule for each room with just one click.

The S6 performs a myriad of functions including mopping, sweeping, and does both simultaneously as well. It comes with a bionic 140ml tank that allows you to adjust the water volume. Moreover, the S6 is backed by a Mabuchi motor that delivers 2000pa strong suction for superior cleaning.

While the Roborock S6 vacuum cleaner usually retails for $651.76, Gearbest is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to buy it for just $599. As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 8 percent discount simply by applying coupon code GB-APRBS6.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $10 more by reducing the already lowered retail price of the Roborock S6 vacuum cleaner to just $589 during the checkout process. It is worth mentioning here that the coupon will only be valid for the first 350 units and is slated to expire on May 31.

With only 99 pieces remaining, this promo will come to an end in nine days. You can visit this link to grab the discount, which is available for the white color version of the S6 robot vacuum cleaner.

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Oppo to soon launch a Gundam Edition smartphone in China

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Jeet

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May 14, 2019

A collaboration between a smartphone company and another brand for a limited edition device has become a trend nowadays. A special edition smartphone gets launched more frequently now than earlier for the promotion of a particular project.

In a similar move, Oppo is partnering with Gundam and under this collaboration, the company will be launching a special edition smartphone which is expected to be named Oppo Reno Gundam Edition.

However, the company is yet to officially announced this development. But, thanks to the leakster Ice Universe, render of this upcoming smartphone has been leaked online, which revels the phone’s design.

It shows that the smartphone will have minimal bezels surrounding the display and will come with a dot-notch or a cut-out on the display for housing the front-facing camera. On the back side, the phone will have a dual camera setup in the top-center position.

The leaked render also reveals the unique back panel design of the smartphone. However, there’s no information available about the phone’s specifications at this point in time. Since the render has been leaked, we expect the smartphone to go official in the coming weeks.

Oppo recently launched its all-new Oppo Reno series as its new flagship lineup, replacing the decade-old Oppo R-series for the flagship smartphones. So far, the brand the announced three phones in the Reno lineup — Oppo Reno, Reno 10X Zoom Edition, and Reno 5G. Now, information about the upcoming Reno Z have also started surfacing online. As revealed by the trademark application, the company is expected to launch at least five phones in this lineup.

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Huawei smartphones with student monitoring customization sparks debate

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Jeet

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May 14, 2019

Huawei, the leader in the Chinese smartphone market, is currently being widely criticized in its home market for a customized smartphone having applications that monitor activities of students and shares data with parents and school.

A report from Chinese media claims that the company has made two customized smartphones that comes with a “student management system”. The devices were introduced to parents during a meeting held at Liuzhou High School located in China’s southwestern Guangxi province.

One of those two smartphones, which is a customized version of the Huawei Nova 4, comes with a “time and content management functions” that enables tracking of time student spends on the smartphone and allows school authorities to lock the phone.

The report says that the student surveillance system was designed by a Huawei research arm based in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The device can filter content and can recognize and report content that the school deems harmful.

A school official told The Beijing News that some parents had initially proposed the idea to restrict students from overusing their smartphones. The school official also added that parents and students are not compelled to buy or use these smartphones.

However, in a statement to TechNode, telecommunication giant Huawei denied having anything to do with the said student monitoring system. It added that it was a “publicity stunt” orchestrated by Zhongheyixun, a Guangxi-based information technology company.

It seems that the student surveillance system was developed as concern about smartphone addiction among students is rising. Apple has also recently launched a Screen Time feature on iOS 12 as a tool to address the concern.

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OnePlus 7 Pro hands-on images reveal its front and rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 14, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro will be launching later today through multiple launching events in cities like Bengaluru, London and New York. Various press renders of the OnePlus 7 Pro have surfaced in the recent past to reveal its front and rear design. Ahead of the unveil event, couple of live shots of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone have surface to reveal its appearance in real.

OnePlus 7 Pro hands-on photos

OnePlus 7 Pro can be seen sporting a notch-less and curved display. The bezels surrounding the phone are very thin. Even the chin of the device of the smartphone is slim. The back panel of the phone seems to be made out of glass with matte finish. The rear shell of the phone is also curved towards the edges.

The OnePlus 7 Pro has a vertical triple camera setup and an LED flash on its rear. The “48MP” text can be seen imprinted for the primary sensor in the first two lenses. An LED flash and OnePlus logo are present below the triple camera setup. The “OnePlus” branding is placed towards the bottom of the rear shell of the OnePlus 7 Pro.

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications and Price

Recent reports feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that carries support for quad HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It offers a refresh rate of 90 Hz, DCI-P3 color gamut and HDR 10+. The display of the OnePlus 7 Pro is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is supported by up to 12 GB of RAM. It comes with UFS 3.0 storage.

The triple camera setup includes an OIS enabled Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide angle lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It is expected to arrive with a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The OxygenOS based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the smartphone. It is one of the few phones that is scheduled to receive the third edition of Android Q beta. The smartphone is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 30W Warp Charge technology.

Read More: OnePlus 7 Pro Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need To Know (Specs, Price, Release)

OnePlus 7 Pro Price

The OnePlus 7 Pro variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are rumored to arrive in India with respective price tags of Rs. 49,999, Rs. 52,999 and Rs. 57,999. In Europe, these models are expected to respectively cost 699 euros, 709 euros and 749 euros. The handset will be available in colors like Mirror Grey, Nebula Blue and Almond.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro Blue color variant is now available for purchase in China

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Jeet

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May 14, 2019

Last month, Lenovo announced its flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro and was available for purchase in a few days. The phone was announced in two color options — Blue and Black but only the Black colored variant was available for purchase so far.

Lenovo has now announced that the Blue color variant of the Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone will be available for purchase from 14th May, i.e. today. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and is priced at 2,999 Yuan (approximately $436).

Many users on the internet questioned the company why it is calling the color Blue when it clearly appears to be Green. In response to that, Vice President of the Lenovo Group said that the color appears Green inside the room but in sunlight, the color appears Blue.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro flaunts a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. It comes in three variants — 6/8/12 GB RAM and three internal storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There’s a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

It features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

Giveaway – Win a Choetech Fast Wireless Charger Pad (3 units)

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Cheky Zhu

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May 14, 2019

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Lenovo unveils prototype of a laptop featuring a foldable screen

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Jeet

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May 14, 2019

After working on the technology for years, the foldable smartphones are finally here. Samsung and Huawei have launched their foldable smartphones and will soon be available for purchase. Other smartphone makers are also working on their own foldable smartphones which could go official later this year.

Interestingly, Lenovo has now unveiled a foldable screen device but it’s not a smartphone. The company has showcased a laptop that features a foldable screen. The device, named ThinkPad X1 is a prototype and was showcased at the company’s annual sales event. It aims to show the direction of where the future of computing is heading.

It’s a long way before the product gets commercialized as there are various aspects of the device that needs to be addressed. For instance, the China-based company is still figuring out how a physical keyboard will fit into the computer.

The prototype of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 foldable screen laptop has a hinge that allows the screen to be sturdily tilted up to a variety of viewing angles when it folds into the shape of a traditional laptop. It has a 13.3-inch high-resolution display and is running Microsoft‘s Windows operating system.

Lenovo is planning to take its time for releasing this product and the company said that it has been working on the device for the last three years and doesn’t plan to release it until 2020, presumably hoping to avoid a fate like the Galaxy Fold.

Samsung launched its ambitious foldable smartphone Galaxy Fold earlier this year. Just when the phone was about to go on sale, the South Korean giant had to postpone the launch because of the early feedback regarding the display-related issues. The company is yet announced a new launch date for the Galaxy Fold.

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