OnePlus 7 sale in India and China to start on June 4

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May 29, 2019

Huawei finally has something that isn’t simply all doom and gloom to talk about. The company’s upcoming Huawei Nova 5 was just certified by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The new mid-range device was the last thing we heard about from Huawei before the recent ban. This launch however will be a pretty interesting one.

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The Huawei Nova 5 may possibly be the last device to ever come from Huawei running the Android OS. That is, assuming it still runs Android when it ships. It’s fully possible Huawei will use the Nova 5 as a vessel to introduce their upcoming ARK OS to the public. We already know ARK or HongMeng OS might come in June, what better way to unveil it than alongside a product launch?

As of right now, we don’t know all that much about the Huawei Nova 5. The last we heard from it, we got to see some protective cases and renders. We also know it may come with a 40W charger inside the retail box.We also know there are two variants, the Nova 5 and Nova 5i with the codenames SEA-TL10 and SEA-AL10 respectively. Other than that, all we can really do at the moment is speculate.

The smartphone may include a 3,500mAh battery. For shooting selfies, it may feature a Sony IMX576 25-megapixel front-facing cameras. The triple camera system of the phone may feature a 12.3-megapixel Sony IMX380 wide-angle lens, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor and a Sony IMX316 ToF (Time of Flight) sensor that was seen on the Honor V20 phone. As for the SoC, rumors suggest a Kirin 980, but we find that somewhat off.

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Redmi K20 Pro added Android Q beta program upgrade list even before its market release

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May 29, 2019

Google had recently released the list of smartphones that are included in the list of Android Q beta 3 program. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G and Xiaomi Mi 9 were the two devices from the Chinese firm that were included in the list. The Redmi K20 Pro was made official yesterday through a launch event in China. Soon after it was unveiled, the handset has been added to list of Android Q beta upgradable devices.

Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing had claimed earlier this month that a new flagship phone is arriving with Android Q. Keeping true to the promise, the Redmi K20 Pro has become eligible to receive the Android Q beta even before its first sale.

The official website states that only the Redmi K20 Pro users in China can update to Android Q beta. In order to install, users are required to seek permission through the MIUI website and then go ahead with the process of flashing the ROM. Since the OS is still in its beta stage, there are some issues that are yet to be resolve. Some of which include no support fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth search cannot find some keyboards, and only some videos appear in Google Drive.

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Redmi K20 Pro Specifications

The Redmi K20 Pro comes with a full HD+ 6.39-inch AMOLED screen that is integrated with the latest 7^th generation in-display fingerprint sensor. Since the display is notch-less and it is surrounded by slim bezels, the phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 92 percent.

The Snapdragon 855 chipset fuels the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The highest version of the phone has 256 GB of storage. However, there is no support external storage on the device. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. The smartphone features a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity to keep the lights on. It is accompanied with 27W fast charging technology.

The Redmi K20 Pro has a triple camera unit on its back. It features a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.75 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The phone also features a pop-up selfie camera of 20-megapixel. The other features of the K20 Pro dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency, GPS technology, USB-C, Hi-Res audio and 3.5mm audio jack.

The Redmi K20 Pro variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$362), $2,599 Yuan (~$376), 2,799 Yuan (~$404) and 2,999 Yuan (~$434). Its pre-orders have started in China and its shipments will begin on June 10.

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Alldocube Week Promotion Launches on Banggood with Over 200 Free Gifts, Great Discounts and Big Coupons

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May 29, 2019

Alldocube has teamed-up with Banggood to launch the ‘Alldocube Week,’ wherein the popular digital brand will be offering great discounts on a wide selection of its products. Moreover, Banggood users also stand a chance of winning more than 200 free gifts.

In a bid to simplify the search process for its loyal users, Banggood has split the promotion page into multiple categories. The first section called ‘Best Recommended’ includes the M8 tablet from Alldocube.

While the coveted tablet would normally set you back $159.99, you can now buy it for only $109.99 by using the Crazy Coupon code bgcubem8. Aside from saving $50, you can even win One Set Gift For Alldocube Tablet as a free gift. Note that the item usually retails for $78.64.

You can get $70 off on Alldocube X 128GB tablet, which usually retails for $435.19. If that doesn’t impress you much, you can bring the device’s original asking price further down to just $269.99 by applying coupon code bgcubex. You can also win a PU Leather Folding Stand Case Cover for Alldocube X Tablet worth $17.36 with your order.

Likewise, you can avail significant discounts on a wide selection of other Alldocube-branded devices such as the KNote 5, M5, and the Thinker Laptop. It is worth mentioning here that each device has been assigned a specific coupon that you can use at checkout in order to save more money.

The ‘Alldocube Communication Style’ section features various items carrying crazy prices. On top of that, each item included in the aforesaid category comes with a mystery gift. You can check the mystery gift by adding the product to your cart.

For the sake of an instance, the Alldocube Cube X1 tablet is currently up for grabs for $144.99. When you place your order, you get One Set Gift For Alldocube Tablet, which normally retails for $60.99 as a free gift.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the products. Note that the promo is slated to wrap up soon.

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New MediaTek SoC will bring 5G to Cheaper Flagships

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May 29, 2019

5G is the new craze in the smartphone industry and we’ve already seen a bunch of smartphones like Galaxy S10 5G, Huawei Mate 20 X 5G, and even the OPPO Reno 5G. These new-age 5G phones were initially launched in the European market and all of them had one thing in common – they were super expensive. MediaTek wants to change this with its new 5G SoC. For some reason, this Taiwanese chipmaker has decided to call it simply as the MediaTek 5G SoC. The company unveiled the new chipset at Computex Taiwan earlier today.

Unlike current smartphones in the market which use a two-chip 5G solution (like the Snapdragon X50 modem), the MediaTek 5G SoC features an integrated modem. Plus, the SoC comes with multi-mode support which means there’s no need for an additional LTE modem. This support allows the MediaTek’s 5G chip to connect to anything from 2G to 4G when the new-age 5G connectivity is not available. If you remember, Qualcomm’s second-generation modem, the Snapdragon X55 is an integrated one-chip solution and comes with multi-mode support. However, it’ll only be available by 2020, around the same time as MediaTek’s 5G modem will be available in smartphones.

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5G isn’t the only highlight of the new MediaTek SoC. The chip is actually pretty capable too, thanks to the new-age Cortex-A77 CPU and Mali-G77 GPU. These two designs were announced by ARM a couple of days back and boast increased processing power and efficiency as compared to its predecessors. The chip also comes with the APU (AI Processing Unit) 3.0 which adds new features such as real-time autofocus, auto exposure, auto white balance, photo de-blurring, and beautification. Other notable features include support for 80MP camera sensors and 4K video encoding and decoding at 60fps.

Talking about its 5G capabilities, the SoC supports downloads up to 4.7Gbps and uploads up to 2.7Gbps. The new MediaTek 5G modem supports sub-6Ghz frequencies, which the company expects to be more widely used than mmWave frequencies around the world. This is one way how the new SoC cuts costs and makes it more affordable than current solutions.

Expect to see the new MediaTek 5G SoC in affordable flagships and premium mid-rangers. The chip will be available in Q3 2019 and phones with this SoC is said to hit the markets around early 2020.

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Buy Xiaomi Hey Plus and Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelets at Reduced Prices from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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May 29, 2019

If you are in the market for an inexpensive smart bracelet that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, we got good news for you.

In collaboration with Xiaomi, Chinese online store GeekBuying is offering the Xiaomi Hey Plus and the NFC Version of the Mi Band 3 Smart bracelets at lowered prices. Moreover, we will show how you can reduce the already reduced retail price of the Hey Plus smart bracelet at checkout.

Xiaomi Hey Plus Smart Bracelet

Sporting a 0.95 Inch AMOLED color screen with 24-bit true color, and an impressive gamut range of up to 100 percent, the Hey Plus smart bracelet offers a more vivid and bigger display. It has 5ATM water resistant and features a 24 hours heart rate monitor aside from a long standby time of about 18 days for a full charging.

The Xiaomi Hey Plus smart bracelet would normally set you back $79.99, but it is currently up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of only $49.99. Moreover, you can extend this 38 percent discount by applying coupon code 3WRY5OVR.

The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $10 off. In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the smart bracelet further down to just $39.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet NFC Version

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet NFC Version comes with a built-in multifunctional NFC chip that facilitates binding of the bus card, simply by reducing the gap between the card sensing area and the bracelet. This facilitates the payment function.

This Xiaomi-branded smart bracelet also supports APP recharge. It features a bigger 0.78 inch OLED touch screen that fits the width of the wrist and offers a pleasant feeling of wearing. Furthermore, the device has 5ATM water resistant rating so it can withstand pressures equivalent to a depth of 50m.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $79.99 price tag the Mi Band 3 NFC version usually carries, GeekBuying is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price of only $34.99. This is a noteworthy 56 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

On the downside, the promo will be valid only for one day. You can visit this link in order to grab the discount before the promo ends.

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Huawei trademarks ARK OS, could replace HongMeng

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May 29, 2019

With the news that Huawei may lose access to Google’s Android platform, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is in need of a new operating system for its future handsets. On top of that, we might finally have a final name. While we’ve all heard the HongMeng OS name, Huawei’s new trademark sounds much better. Say hello to the new, ARK OS.

Per a report by Android Headline, It appears Huawei has trademarked a few names in Europe. In terms of the names that was filed, the listings cover ‘Huawei Ark OS,’ ‘Huawei Ark,’ ‘Ark,’ and ‘Ark OS,’ thus suggesting that Huawei’s Android and Windows alternative will be marketed as such. As usual, there’s no guarantee Huawei will ever use this name, but it’s certainly more appealing to global audiences than the ‘HongMeng OS’.

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Now, to be fair, we’re not entirely sure whether this and HongMeng OS are the same thing. It’s fully possible Huawei’s come up with two different operating systems for different markets. Chinese markets could absolutely use HongMeng OS perfectly fine. Meanwhile, ARK OS would suit other markets like Europe infinitely better than that.

At the same time, what are the chances that it’s not the same OS? Huawei isn’t exactly in the right situation to be spending time making more operating systems. They should be rushing the OS as quickly as possible, while optimizing it as much as well. It seems like ARK / HongMeng OS will be coming very soon, so it won’t be long before everything’s revealed.

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Buy Lenovo Watch X and Microwear L7 Bluetooth Smartwatches at Lowered Prices from GearVita [Coupons]

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May 29, 2019

Latest smartwatches offer a wide range of capabilities that make them highly advantageous devices in day to day life. Among a slew of other awe-inspiring features, smartwatches can keep track of the wearer’s fitness, while monitoring their activities.

On the downside, smartwatches can set you back a pretty penny. In a bid to make these newfangled timepieces available to the cost-conscious buyers, GearVita will be offering Lenovo Watch X Sports Smartwatch and the Microwear L7 Bluetooth Smartwatch at lowered prices.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Lenovo Watch X Bluetooth Waterproof Smartwatch

Equipped with electromechanical integration structure, the Watch X smartwatch from Lenovo offers 45-days long-lasting standby, thanks to a built-in 600mAh battery. In other words, you do not need to charge the Lenovo Watch X smartwatch frequently.

The silver color version of the Watch X smartwatch would normally set you back $49.99 but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, it is currently available for a dropped price of just $36.99 on GearVita. Moreover, you can extend this 26 percent discount by applying coupon code GVLVOSW.

The coupon helps you save $4 more by reducing the original asking price of the Watch X smartwatch to just $32.99. You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

Microwear L7 Bluetooth Smartwatch

The Microwear L7 sports an easily readable 1.3 high definition IPS screen with 240×240 pixels. It features a high fidelity waterproof speaker that is unaffected even when you sunk it into water. Other features include heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen measurement and more.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $54.99 price tag the Microwear L7 normally carries, we will show how you can bring the device’s original asking price down to just $35.99. In order to save $19, all you need to do is to apply coupon code ROMWearL7 during the checkout process.

The Microwear L7 smartwatch comes in multiple color versions including black, brown, black steel, and silver steel color versions. You can follow this link to take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

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Huawei wants US courts to declare Trump federal ban unconstitutional

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May 29, 2019

The US legislation barring its federal agencies from buying Huawei products is “not normal”, and using this as an excuse “will do nothing to make networks more secure”. This came from currently under-fire Chinese company’s chief legal officer Song Liuping earlier today during a briefing held for media in Huawei’s Shenzhen headquarters.

According to Song, “The fact is, the US government has provided no evidence to show that Huawei is a security threat. There is no gun, no smoke. Only speculation,”. Song goes on to say “We believe that U.S. politicians are using cyber security as an excuse to gain public support for actions that are designed to achieve other goals. These actions will do nothing to make networks more secure,”.

“They are using every tool they have, including legislative, administrative, and diplomatic channels. They want to put us out of business. This is not normal. Almost never seen in history,”

“The judicial system is the last line of defense for justice. Huawei has confidence in the independence and integrity of the US judicial system. We hope that mistakes in the NDAA can be corrected by the court,” Song added. So far, we have no reason to doubt or disagree with Huawei’s reasons and actions.

Huawei has repeatedly denied it is controlled by the Chinese government, military or intelligence services. Yet, the company has since faced even greater sanctions as the U.S. commerce department on May 16 put the firm on a trade blacklist that bans companies from doing business with Huawei, in a move which immediately disrupted the global tech sector.

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How has the ban affected Huawei?

The trade ban, which restricts the company’s access to critical hardware, software and services from American hi-tech companies like Qualcomm, Google and Microsoft is suffocating Huawei. They rely on a variety of US technologies to keep their businesses running. Even many companies that aren’t associated with the US like ARM Holdings and Panasonic have begun avoiding trade Huawei, further worsening the issue.

Also as a result of the ban, Huawei has been forced to introduce further fragmentation into the smartphone market with their own upcoming OS in the works. Android and iOS’ monopolization of the mobile market may be staggering, but it also meant unified connectivity across most mobile devices. With this, we’ve now regressed back once again.

On this, Song said the addition of Huawei to the US Commerce Department’s Entity List “sets a dangerous precedent”. He said: “Today it’s telecoms and Huawei. Tomorrow it could be your industry, your company, your consumers.”

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Huawei’s new Kirin chip coming tomorrow: Kirin 985 or 720?

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May 29, 2019

Huawei are still deep in the ongoing trade war between the US and China, but they’re chugging along regardless. While we’ve heard that Huawei and chip design firm ARM have cut ties, it seems like Huawei has no plans of stopping. New reports claim that the Chinese giant is planning to unveil a brand new Kirin SoC tomorrow. Whether it’s the flagship Kirin 985 or the mid-range Kirin 720 however, we’ve no clue.

We’ve heard varying reports on what chipset will actually launch tomorrow. Chances are, We’ll probably see the upcoming flagship Kirin 985. However, other rumors suggest this new chip will be the mid-range Kirin 720 SoC, successor to the previous Kirin 710 chip. It’ll probably be manufactured by TSMC, the foundry that produces all of the Kirin chipsets and Balong modem chips for HiSilicon.

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Kirin 720

If we see the Kirin 720, then that means it’ll probably it’s going to run on a 10nm process. While this isn’t as great as the current 7nm node on the Kirin 980, it is a direct upgrade to the Kirin 710’S 12nm process. Outside of this, we can expect to see the Kirin 720 to have better . Huawei will probably incorporate their Neural Processing Unit as well, which is used for AI and machine learning functions.

Kirin 985

On the other hand, if reports of Huawei pushing TSMC production of 7nm chips is true, then the Kirin 985 is the best guess. The flagship processor will definitely be used for upcoming devices like the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. We’ll also be expecting it on most upcoming Huawei flagships in the future. Huawei usually has some sort of surprise to go with every Kirin 9xx processor, so we’ll have to wait and see.

Still, ignoring the exciting prospects of an ARMless Huawei, this is quite worrisome. If things don’t change anytime soon, this could be the last time we see Huawei use ARM cores in their SoCs. If that happens, it could take years for Huawei to find a replacement architecture. We genuinely hope Huawei finds a workaround for this problem, or they could face a monumental problem soon.

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Asus Zenfone 6 gets a new update enhancing the Camera Experience

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Jeet

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May 29, 2019

A couple of weeks ago, Asus launched its flagship smartphone — Asus Zenfone 6. Now, just a few days after the phone’s launch, the company has rolled out an over-the-air (OTA) software update as version 16.1210.1904.115.

The update is aimed at enhancing the camera experience of the company’s flagship smartphone. It improves the performance of both Super Night Mode and HDR++ (aka HDR+ Enhanced mode) in the camera, which results in better image quality as well as faster image processing speed.

It also adds support for volume key controls in the camera app, allowing users to control the flip camera’s rotation, zoom, or capture a photo. You can pick the preference in the Asus Camera settings. The smart key can be used as a shutter to take pictures when you’re in Camera mode too.

The update has also improved the camera rotation stability, translation strings in Settings have been optimized, the default wallpaper and ringtone have been updated, and VoLTE/VoWiFi have been enabled for Taiwanese carriers.

Asus is rolling out this update to different serial numbers in batches and thus, this is going to be a slow rollout. So, it may take a few more days before the update reaches all the Zenfone 6 units.

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Coming to the specifications, the Asus Zenfone 6 features a 6.4-inch Nano Edge IPS LCD with a 92% screen-to-body ratio and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is covered with Gorilla Glass 6 and there is a slit in the frame above it for the earpiece. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM with 64GB/128GB/256GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

It comes with a “Flip Camera” which when lifted up, serves as the front-facing camera. It consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 f/1.79 1.6µm primary camera and a 13 MP 125° ultra-wide angle camera sensor.

The phone features stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, Wi-FI a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, and a fingerprint scanner on its Gorilla Glass protected back. It runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that will easily last you more than a day.

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Realme X India launch in second half of 2019, confirms Sheth

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May 29, 2019

Earlier this month, Realme announced the Realme X smartphone with notch-less display design in China. Since the launch of the phone, Realme fans in India are anticipating on its arrival in the country. On May 16, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth had confirmed through a tweet that Realme X will be coming soon to India. However, when he was asked about the Indian launch of the smartphone yesterday on Twitter, he responded by the saying that company will be able to release in the second half of the year.

Realme fans in India who were hoping that the Realme X may release in June will have to wait further for its arrival. Hopefully, it may debut within the third quarter of the year. As Sheth had revealed recently, the Realme X may hit the Indian market with a pricing of around Rs. 18,000.

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Realme X Specifications and Features

Realme X has a 6.53-inch notch-less AMOLED display that supports full HD+ of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor and its shielded by Gorilla Glass 5. The Snapdragon 710 chipset featuring 2.2 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device. It comes with up to 6 GB of RAM and a maximum internal storage capacity of 128 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS customized with ColorOS 6.0 comes preloaded on the device.

The Realme X has a dual camera unit on its rear which includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. There is a motorized pop-up camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture for snapping selfies. The 3,765mAh battery of the phone supports VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology that brings 20W rapid charging through USB-C.

The Realme X comes in Steam White and Punk Blue color options. In China, it comes in three models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 1,499 Yuan (~$217), 1,599 Yuan (~$231) and 1,799 Yuan (~$260). The 8 GB RAM model is dubbed as Realme X Master Edition and it comes in two different colors like Onion and White Garlic.

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Nokia 9 PureView could go official in India on June 6

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Jeet

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May 29, 2019

Finland-based HMD Global has been teasing the launch of its Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. Now, the company has sent out media invites for a launch event on 6th June and it seems that the Nokia 9 PureView will be launched at that event.

While the invite doesn’t mention the Nokia 9 PureView but given the fact that this flagship smartphone from the company is the only major Nokia-branded device which is yet to get launched in the Indian market.

The Nokia 9 PureView was originally announced at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in February this year. The highlight of the smartphone is that it comes with five camera sensors on the phone’s back panel, enhancing the photography experience.

The smartphone comes with a glass rear and an aluminum frame. It is an IP67-rated water-resistant and dustproof device. It is fitted with a 5.99-inch OLED display that carries support for 2880 x 1440 pixels quad HD+ resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, HDR10, and Always-on display.

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The display of the phone is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5. This is also the first Nokia smartphone that comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC, coupled with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

The rear shell of has dual-LED flash enabled Nokia 9 PureView has five cameras and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The Penta-lens setup of the phone includes two 12-megapixel RGB sensors and three monochrome 12-megapixel sensors.

All the five camera sensors of the Nokia 9 PureView can function simultaneously to capture a single image of 50-megapixel powered a dedicated image co-processor. With the help of the ToF sensor, the Nokia 9 PureView can capture a depth map with up to 1200 layers of depth data for up to 40 meters away from the camera.

Sitting at the front side of the phone is a 20-megapixel camera with f/1.8 aperture with Tetracell pixel binning technology that can merge four pixels into one for brighter images in low-light conditions. The front camera also carries support for AI Face Unlock.

The smartphone offers pure Android experience of latest Android 9 Pie OS. Like other Android One phones, the Nokia 9 will be treated with OS updates for two years and security patches for three years. It is powered by a 3,320mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 as well as 10W wireless charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 to launch on 11th June, will be sold via Amazon India

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Jeet

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May 29, 2019

Samsung has so far launched three smartphones under its all-new M-series, which includes Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, and Galaxy M30. Now, the company is all set to launch the Galaxy M40 smartphone in the Indian market.

From the new teaser released by the company, it is confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy M40 (Full Specs) will be launched in the Indian market on 11th June at 6:00 PM local time. For selling this upcoming smartphone, the company has also partnered with Amazon.

The images also confirm that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6xx series chipset and from the benchmark scores, it seems that the device will come packed with Snapdragon 675 SoC.

This will be the first time the Samsung is using the Qualcomm chipset instead of its own Exynos chipset in the M-series smartphones. The phone will also come with 6 GB of RAM and is also confirmed to have an Infinity-O display with minimal bezels.

As for the camera setup, the smartphone will be featuring a triple camera setup on the back panel for enhanced photography experience. When launched, the Galaxy M40 will be the costliest Galaxy M-series smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy M-series is an online-only smartphone lineup from the South Korean company which aims to take on Chinese smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo, among others. This new smartphone series has been quite successful in India and has become the best-selling phones on Amazon India for the period of February and March.

Pre-Order Top Variants of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Smartphone from Giztop

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May 29, 2019

Xiaomi finally announced its long-awaited Redmi K20 Pro smartphone earlier this week. While the phone is slated to hit the store shelves sometime in June this year, it has gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

You can choose from multiple color and storage options. The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model comes in Carbon Fiber Black, Ice Blue, and Red color versions, carrying a $469 price tag. The smaller variant that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage, on the other hand, retails for $439 and is available in Ice Blue, Red and Carbon Black color versions.

Alternatively, you can go for the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model that is currently up for grabs in three eye-catching color versions including Carbon Fiber Black, Red, and Ice Blue. This model will set you back $$499.

If you fancy using a model that packs more power and offers ample storage capacity, the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variant might just suit your fancy. This variant comes in Carbon Fiber Black, Ice Blue, and Red color versions and it bears a slightly steeper $539 price tag.

The irresistible Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro offers the following features:

39-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution
Latest 7th generation in-display fingerprint Scanner
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor
Adreno 640 GPU
6GB/8GB LPDDR4x 2133MHz RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB UFS2.1 storage
48MP+8MP+13MP cameras at the back
MIUI 10 base on Android 9 Pie OS
4000mAh battery, 27W fast charging

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specifications and pre-order your favorite variant of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro from Giztop. Note that the estimated delivery is slated for early June.

Motorola One Vision likely to launch in June for around Rs. 25,000 in India

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May 29, 2019

Earlier this month, Lenovo-owned Motorola had unveiled the Motorola One Vision smartphone in multiple markets like Brazil, Mexico, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles states that the company may launch the smartphone in India in June. Also, the One Vision phone could be priced at Rs. 25,000.

Motorola One Vision Price in India

At the beginning of this month, the Motorola One Vision with model number XT1970-3 had received approval from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Its appearance had suggested that India will be one of the markets where Motorola will be releasing the One Vison smartphone. The pricing speculation of Rs. 25,000 for the smartphone is based on its cost in other markets. In Saudi Arabia and Thailand, its Recommended Retail Price (RRP) is around 299 euros (~Rs.23,500). In Brazil, it is already available for purchase with a price tag of BRL 1,999 (~Rs. 34,500).

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Motorola One Vision Specifications

The One Vision smartphone features an attractive display of 6.3 inches since it offers a tall aspect ratio of 21:9. The full HD+ display is equipped with a punch-hole at the top-left corner for the front-facing camera. The Samsung supplied Exynos 9609 chipset that includes 2.2 GHz octa-core processor powers the phone with 4 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 128 GB and it comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The One Vision is an Android One device that delivers a stock experience of the Android 9 Pie OS.

The Motorola One Vision has a dual camera setup on its back panel. It has an f/1.7 aperture 48-megapixel primary sensor and a depth sensor of 5-megapixle with f/2.2 aperture. Placed inside the punch-hole is a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. It is backed by a 3,500mAh battery that supports 15W TurboPower rapid charging through USB-C. The smartphone comes in Bronze and Sapphire color options.

The Motorola One Vision phone will be launching as Motorola P50 smartphone in China. According to a recent tweet by reliable tipster Evan Blass, the Lenovo-owned firm will be also launching Motorola One Pro and One Action phones in the near future. However, there is no information available on the specs of these phones.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro may launch in June in Russia as rebranded Redmi K20 and K20 Pro

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May 29, 2019

Yesterday, Redmi unveiled the highly anticipated Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro flagship smartphones. Few days before the launch of Redmi K20 series of phones, a Polish blog had claimed that these phones will be launching as Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro in Poland. Fresh information shared by a Russian tech blog also states that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be arriving as Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro in Russia. These phones are expected to go official in Russia in the coming month.

The Russian publication has also stated that the pricing of the Mi 9T Pro will be similar to the Xiaomi Mi 9 whereas the Mi 9T could be costing as much as the Mi 9 SE when it was unveiled. It has further stated that the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro will be respectively priced around RUB 25,000 (~$387) and RUB 35,000 (~$540). Apart from Russia and Poland, other European countries are also expected to receive the new Redmi flagship phones as Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro. Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand are also expected to receive the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro smartphones.

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Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Specifications and Price

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are both equipped with some common features like 6.39-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design, in-screen fingerprint reader, 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera, MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS and 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi K20 features 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel (superwide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera setup. It has Sony IMX582 as primary sensor whereas the Redmi K20 Pro featuring a similar triple camera setup includes Sony IMX586 as the main sensor. The Redmi K20 supports 18W rapid charging and the Redmi K20 Pro is equipped with 27W fast charging. The K20 is powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset and the Pro model is fueled by the Snapdragon 855.

The Redmi K20 models 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$289) and 2,099 Yuan (~$303). The Redmi K20 Pro comes in four models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage at 2,499 Yuan (~$362), 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage at 2,599 Yuan (~$375), 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage at 2,799 Yuan (~$404) and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage at 2,999 Yuan (~$435).

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TSMC commences mass production of its second-gen 7nm+ process

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 28, 2019

Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC has announced that it has commenced mass production of its second-generation 7nm+ process. The 7nm+ process takes over from the 7nm technology used on present-day flagship chipsets like the Kirin 980, Apple A12 etc. The company is utilizing EUV lithography for the first time in the production, edging closer to Intel and Samsung.

The 7nm+ chipset will be used on next-gen Apple A13 chipset as well as on Huawei’s next-gen Kirin 985 SoC. The A13 chipset for Apple will power the 2019 iPhones. Meanwhile, reports from China indicate that TSMC will continue supplying Huawei parts for the upcoming Kirin 985 that would be used on the Mate 30 which is expected to be launched later this year. This is coming on the heels of mounting pressure from the US government on allies to boycott Huawei’s technology.

In addition, the company has also reportedly started trial production of 5 nm process wafers using EUV technology. Mass production is expected to commence in Q1 2020, such that by mid-next year, we should start seeing TSMC 5nm chipsets in the market by June 2020.

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Unlocking Bootloader of OnePlus 7 Pro removes Widevine L1 Certification

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Simranpal Singh

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May 28, 2019

Unlocking Bootloader is a fantasy for the developers and the geeks who love to modify the firmware on Android devices. OnePlus 7 Pro recently attained root access with unofficial TWRP recovery. Many users are fascinated by the new development, but most of them are unaware of the unavailability of Widevine L1 certification.

Widevine is a digital rights management component used by Android MediaDRM and Chrome Web Browser to ensure security for video content. It is responsible for the stream quality on various platforms such as NetFlix, Amazon Prime, and other networks. The device running Widevine L1 certification is open for the highest quality of video streaming available. However, the Widevine L3 is limited to 480p or lowest video quality. It further enhances content protection, video playback, standardized format, legacy system and ensure device security.

As like of the OnePlus 6 and 6T, the latest flagship of the Chinese smartphone maker also gets Widevine L3 certified once its bootloader is unlocked. In a recent thread on XDA Forums, users are reporting about the inability to watch high-quality video content from premium streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and others.

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It is unclear whether relocking the bootloader fixes the problem on OnePlus 7 Pro or not. However, it worked on the OnePlus 6 and 6T devices.

OnePlus devices along with Poco F1 are most affected by the same situation.