Huawei MateBook X Pro finally gets Pink Gold color variant in China

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May 10, 2019

Earlier this year, during Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, Huawei had announced a line-up of its laptop, which also included the Huawei MateBook X Pro. The same model was launched in China last month.

In China, the Huawei Mate X Pro went on sale from 17th April but it was available in only two color options — Deep Gray, Moon Silver. Today, the company has finally launched the Pink Gold color option, which is aimed towards the female buyers.

While the laptop comes in four variants based on chipset and memory configuration, only one variant is currently available for purchase in China — Core i5 8GB RAM + 512GB + Nvidia MX250. It is priced at 8,999 yuan which roughly converts to $1,320.

In terms of design, the new MateBook X Pro is similar to its predecessor. It comes with a CNC machined metallic unibody with a premium sandblasted finish. The Huawei MateBook X Pro features a 13.9-inch LTPS Ultra FullView touch screen with 3.2 aspect ratio and 3K (3000 x 2000 pixels) screen resolution.

Under the hood, it packs up to 8th-generation Intel Core i7-8565U and Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU. For cooling, the device houses an intelligent system that switches between active and passive modes for silent cooling performance, while the two Huawei “Shark Fin Fans 2.0” feature larger fins to produce a higher air output.

It also retains the fingerprint scanner which is built into the power button and the pop-up webcam nestled between the keys. Another new feature is the Huawei Share 3.0 One Touch feature that allows you to easily transfer files between your phone and PC.

As for connectivity support, the device comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and an upgraded dual antenna for faster and more stable wireless connections. It packs four speakers (two tweeters + two woofers) with Dolby Atmos sound and comes with two USB Type-C ports, one USB Type-A port, and new Thunderbolt 3 port.

It runs Microsoft‘s Windows 10 operating system. The laptop is powered by a 57.4 Wh (7,565mAh) battery that supports 13 hours of video playback or 14 hours of office work, and up to 12 hours of web browsing. The device ships with a 65W charger.

Honor V20 gets Ark compiler with Magic UI 2.1 update

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Simranpal Singh

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May 10, 2019

Honor is rolling out a new update for Honor V20 with few new features and fixes. As promised, Magic UI 2.1 along with the recently launched Ark compiler update is taking place on the Honor V20; however, it is missing GPU Turbo 3.0. The update also fixes the camera and optimizes its display to reduce false touches.

Additionally, Huawei announced the Ark Compiler last month intending to improve performance, smoothness, and responsiveness of the devices. It brings fluency to the apps and helps them render much faster. It facilitates the execution and interpretation in the Android compilation process. Ark compiler improves fluency by 24%, the response by 44% and enhances third-party apps operation by 60%. It is faster than the Dalvik Virtual Machine and solves various problems faced by ARK compiler.

It is a sophisticated technology which will bring robustness to Huawei devices. The Honor V20 and Honor Magic 2 was promised to get the GPU Turbo 3.0 with Magic UI 2.1 update, but it is missing from the latest build.

GPU Turbo 3.0 features various new advancements including high-frame rate and AI image adjustment. The power consumption has been reduced by 10% and supported games are now 25, up from 6.

Honor also added Android May security patch to enhance the device security. The update weighs 362 MB in size. It is currently rolling out in China, the global rollout may follow soon.

Honor V20 features a 6.3 inch IPS, Full HD+ resolution LCD with the 1080 x 2310 pixels resolution. It is powered by a Kirin 980 SoC, which carries dual NPUs and improved performance. The device is available in two storage variants: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage.

Read More: Honor V20 6 GB + 128 GB edition price slashed to 2,699 Yuan (~$400)

There’s a dual camera module featuring a 48 MP primary camera and a 3D ToF sensor. On the front, Honor V20 carries a 25-megapixel camera for beautiful selfies. It comes with 22.5W ultra-fast charging technology to charge 4000 mAh battery.

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Get Heavy Discounts on BlitzWolf-Branded Products on Banggood [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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May 10, 2019

With electronic items becoming an inseparable part of our fast-paced society, more and more brands are coming up with a top-end product to suit the fancies of tech buffs.

BlitzWolf is deemed as one of the leading manufacturers that offer a wide selection of such products including fast chargers, Type C power banks, cleaning robots, VR glasses and more. If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on BlitzWolf-branded products without spending a lot of money, now’s the time.

The BlitzWolf Official Store on Banggood is giving you an unmissable chance to buy top-end items from the popular brand without emptying your pocket. The official store page has been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify and expedite the search process.

Aside from taking full advantage of the discounts available on products included on the BlitzWolf Official Store on Banggood, you can get extra discounts simply by following BlitzWolf official Facebook page.

Some products gracing the promotion page have been assigned specific coupons that you can apply and save a considerable amount of money during the check out process. For example, the BlitzWolf BW-FYE3 True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone, which usually retails for $45.99 is currently available for a lowered price of just $39.99.

You can extend this 13 percent discount by applying coupon code 15fye3. The aforesaid coupon helps you bring the already lowered asking price of the BlitzWolf BW-FYE3 True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone to just $34.99 even before you place your order.

Note that the coupons aren’t available for limited-offer products.

You can avail a 34 percent discount on the BlitzWolf® BW-LT17 2.8W Clip-on Flexible Table Desk Lamp Touch Sensor Dimmable Reading Light and a significant 38 percent off on the BW-BS8L Long Extendable Multi-angle Rotation Bluetooth Tripod Selfie Stick, under the ‘Brand New’ section.

Similarly, a myriad of other heavily-discounted products from BlitzWolf have been included in the rest of the categories such as 100 Limited Coupon, Audio, Mobile, Home, Computer Accessories, etc. In order to check them all out, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by clicking here.

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Samsung unknowingly exposed sensitive data, credentials and source code

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Simranpal Singh

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May 10, 2019

According to a security researcher Mossab Hussein, Samsung was leaking sensitive data – credentials, source code and secret keys for several important projects. The company had unknowingly given “public” access to the critical files in its development lab on GitLab and was even not protected with a password.

The exposed data contained credentials for the Amazon Web services account being used for the development of Samsung services. It revealed 100 S3 storage buckets attached to the same AWS account containing analytics and logs data. Employees’ GitLab access tokens are also part of the sensitive data that was discovered. The security researcher gained access to various public and private projects with the access tokens, increasing the exposed project count from 43 to 135. “I had the private token of a user who had full access to all 135 projects on that GitLab,” claims Mossab Hussein.

Majority of the publicly visible files contained data related to Samsung’s SmartThings and Bixby services. He further reveals that it could have been “disastrous” if any bad actor manipulated the code.

Samsung hosts multiple projects on the Vandev Lab – a Samsung hosted GitLab repository for development purposes. The same repository holds projects like Samsung’s SmartThings platform and Bixby services.

Read More: Lenovo Watch X packs various security bugs reveals a researcher

However, Samsung has now revoked the access of all the keys and credentials on the testing platform. The company is further investigating to find evidence for any external access.

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Huawei Nova 5 case images leaked along with key details

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 10, 2019

Fresh information of Huawei Nova 5 smartphone has now started appearing on Weibo. A leakster has shared the case images of the smartphone whereas another tipster has hinted the some of the key features of the phone. The Huawei Nova 3 was announced in July. Hence, the launch date of the Nova 5 phone could be drawing near.

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The Huawei Nova 5 case features a longer cutout at the top-left corner. It could be housing a triple camera setup/ There is no fingerprint sensor on the rear shell of the device. This indicates that it could be integrated in the display of the phone.

The bottom side of the Nova 5 has three cutouts that respectively belong to an external speaker, a USB / microUSB port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The right edge of the phone has cutouts for the volume rocker and power key. Its left side does not feature a button. The upper edge of the device a small round-shaped cutout that may belong to the microphone. According to another tipster, the upcoming Nova smartphone will be featuring triple rear cameras like the Huawei P30 and 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology like the Huawei P30 Pro.

Mishaal Rahman Editor-in-Chief of XDA Developers had recently shared model numbers of upcoming Huawei and Honor phones that are powered by Kirin 980 SoC. Among them was the SEA-AL10 / TL10 model number that is rumored to belong to the Nova 5 smartphone.

The SEA-AL10 / TL10 smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that will produce full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Probably, it could be equipped with a waterdrop-style notch screen since the Kirin 970 powered Nova 3 had featured a wider display notch.

Read More: Chinese firms lead global 5G patents applications with Huawei at the helm

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 of this writing, there is no information available on the price tag of the phone. It is advisable to digest the information on model number and specs of the phone with a pinch to salt and wait for newer reports to confirm on it.

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

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Jeet

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May 10, 2019

After much anticipation, Google finally launched its mid-range Pixel series smartphones at an event on 7th May — Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Now, both the smartphones are available for purchase.

The team at iFixit decided to teardown the phone to see how the device is manufactured. In the rapairability score, the Pixel 3a series scored 6 points out of 10, which means that it’s fairly easy to repair. For those not aware, 10 points mean the phone is easiest to repair.

Most of the smartphones getting launched nowadays are not easy to get reapird and it’s a welcome move from Google for the Pixel 3a series, which scored 6 points in terms of repairability. The teardown of the phone showed that most of the components are modular and can be easily replaced once you remove the display assembly.

However, the iFixit team says that the display has foam adhesive that makes the opening process not very involved. It also added that while the display does come off first, it’s quite thin and poorly supported.

Then comes the battery, which is secured using the stretch-release adhesive and is said to be very repair-friendly. The only screws inside the new Pixel smartphones are standard T3 Torx fasteners, so there’s need for any weird screwdrivers.

The report points out that the main issue is that there are myriad long and thin ribbon cables that are connecting the phone’s internal components, and these can be hard to work around without accidental tears.

It reveals that the display panel on the both the phones — Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL comes from Samsung. The flash storage and RAM come from Micron. The phones also come with Google’s Titan M security chip, as well as a modular USB-C port.

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Lenovo Ego digital smartwatch with heart rate sensor launched in India for INR 1999 (~$28.6)

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Simranpal Singh

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May 10, 2019

Lenovo unveiled a new Ego Digital Smartwatch in India at an affordable price of INR 1999 (~$28.6) and will be available on Flipkart and Croma from 16 May. The new wearable product from the Chinese company blends features of both digital as well as a fitness watch. It offers features such as heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, step count among others. Lenovo is aiming to improve its presence in the affordable wearable market in India.

Lenovo Ego carries a 1.6-inch anti-reflective monochrome display with night light mode. It brings Bluetooth 4.0 to connect with all the iOS and Android smartphones instantly. The smartwatch facilitates users with features like Sleep tracking, Activity tracking and Swim tracking. It offers 24 hours real-time heart rate monitoring even while performing different activities like – cycling, running and exercising.

Its 50-meter water resistance comes handy to count calories burnt and record your laps while swimming. Lenovo Ego can control the smartphone camera from a distance and can snap pictures with a single tap on the smartwatch display.

Lenovo Ego comes with 20-day battery life on a single charge, however, it depends on the usage patterns. User can easily get all the notifications from calls, messages, and other third-party apps straight to the digital smartwatch via its smart notifications feature.

Read More: Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition teaser confirms dual-frequency GPS support

It comes with a highly-durable rubber strap for a better grip. It weighs 42 grams and comes packed with a magnetic charger.

User can easily connect the smartwatch with the iOS and Android smartphones using Lenovo Life app.

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Realme X Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 710 and 8 GB RAM before May 15 Launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 10, 2019

The Realme X is speculated to arrive with Snapdragon 730 chipset. The 8nm SoC is currently only available on the Galaxy A80 smartphone that was unveiled in April. A Geekbench listing of Realme RMX1901 model number that belongs to the upcoming Realme X phone. It reveals that the smartphone does not include SD730 chip, but it is powered by SD710.

The RMX1901 Geekbench listing reveals it is fueled by Snapdragon 710 mobile platform with 1.71 GHz clocking speed. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM and the device is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench, it has scored 1506 and it has recorded 5837 score and its multi-core test.

The Realme 3 Pro will be debuting as Realme X Youth Edition (aka Realme X Lite) alongside the Realme X in China on May 15. The Realme X Youth Edition is also powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. Its entire specifications have been leaked through TENAA listing.

The Realme X will be arriving with a 6.5-inch AMOLED notch-less display that will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It will be the first Realme phone to feature an in-display fingerprint reader. The SD710 SoC of the phone could be supported by 4 GB of RAM.

The smartphone may feature an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. However, it will lack support for microSD card slot. It could be drawing power from a battery of around 3,700mAH capacity. It will arrive preloaded with ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS. It will be equipped with a pop-ups selfie camera setup that will include a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The rear shell of the smartphone features a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup.

Read More: Realme is all set to enter France on 24th May with the Realme 3 Pro

The Realme X seems to feature a glass rear. It measures 161.2 x 76 x 9.4mm and weighs 191 grams. It is expected to release in Black-Blue and White colors in the home market. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the smartphone.

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Alleged ASUS ZenFone 6 leaked images reveal slider design and unattractive rear appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 10, 2019

ASUS will be announcing the ZenFone 6 series on May 16. Yesterday, the Taiwanese firm had shared some of the key features of its upcoming flagship phone that will be arriving as the successor for last year’s ZenFone 5Z. Today, a tipster from India has shared several leaked photos of the dummy unit of the ZenFone 6 mid-range smartphone.

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The leaked images show that the alleged ZenFone 6 will be arriving with a notch-less display. In fact, it will be a slider phone. The display is surrounded by slim bezels, but its chin is slightly thick. When the screen is moved, the visible part of the slider towards the bottom seems to feature front-firing speakers. The upper part of the slider seems to feature dual front-facing cameras and another external speaker.

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The bottom edge of the phone seems to feature slots for a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port. An LED enabled horizontal dual camera setup placed at the center position at the topmost part of the back panel. A rear-facing fingerprint sensor and ASUS brand name can be also seen on the backside of the device. There is no information available on the specifications of the ZenFone 6.

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These images are quite different from the case images of the ZenFone 6 phone that had appeared earlier this week. It revealed that the phone is equipped with a large cutout on the rear side for dual rear cameras. Probably, it could be also arriving with a notch-less display with slider design. Probably, by sliding the display, it may flip the rear camera to the front for capturing selfie shots like the Samsung Galaxy A80 phone. This handset could be the purported ZenFone 6Z flagship phone.

Read More: Asus Zenfone 6 pricing information for the Taiwanese market leaked online

Last year, the ZenFone 5Z competed with the OnePlus 6. The ZenFone 6Z that will be made official two days after May 14 launch of OnePlus 7 could be arriving as its major rival. Some of the other features of the phone that has been confirmed by the Taiwanese manufacturer include 3.5mm audio jack, a notification LED, a triple slot for dual SIM and a microSD card slot, a dedicated smart key which can be also seen in the above shown images.

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Buy Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for Just $369.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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May 10, 2019

Living up to its reputation for launching amazing promotions, GeekBuying recently started the ‘New User Discounts,’ wherein the Chinese online store will be offering exclusive coupons and great deals for new users.

As part of the aforesaid promo, GeekBuying is offering a $3 off site-wide coupon. Moreover, if you end up spending over $70 on products included on the promotion page, you can get $5 off. Likewise, if your cart value exceeds $350, you’d be eligible for using a $12 off coupon.

We will check out the discount you can avail on the Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money without breaking a sweat during the checkout process.

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The Xiaomi VIOMI V2 is equipped with the LDS sensor that scans the area 360-degree and creates an area map using the SLAM algorithm. It is capable of storing multiple floors map in order to offer an enhanced cleaning efficiency.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-laden robot vacuum cleaner that offers comparable features, the VIOMI V2 can now be yours for a lowered price of only $399.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 30 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $569.99.On top of that, you can apply coupon code YFHIAOSH and save $30 more. In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the VIOMI V2 robot vacuum cleaner to just $369.99 before placing your order.

You can follow this link in order to check out more details about the Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing and the coupon is also likely to expire soon.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold’s fate will be decided ‘in a couple of days’, says Samsung CEO

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Jeet

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May 10, 2019

Earlier this year, Samsung officially unveiled its much anticipated and futuristic smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Fold, the company’s first foldable smartphone. The phone was all set to go on sale from 26th April but just a couple of days before sale, it was postponed.

Now, Samsung CEO DJ Koh has revealed that the South Korean company will confirm the foldable’s revised release date in a matter of days. He also said that the defect was caused from substances that entered the device and the official conclusion will be reached in a couple of days.

Samsung had earlier sent out review units of the Galaxy Fold but within a day or two, many reviewers started complaining serious issuus related to the phone’s display. In a statement, the company said that it will thoroughly check the affected devices but has not hinted about the delaying the launch.

However, after negative press, the company announced its plan to postpone the launch and confirmed that the decision to delay the release of the Galaxy Fold smartphone was taken based on the initial feedback.

As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone presents a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 resolution. In this mode, you can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.

When folded into phone mode, it offers a 4.6-inch 840 x 1960 display. It comes with a feature called App Continuity which automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. It is powered by a 7nm processor paired with 12GB of RAM.

The phone comes with a camera module that’s made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. On the front side, it comes with a 10MP sensor. It runs the latest Samsung One UI with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The phone packs a 4,380mAh battery which is split into two units.

For the first time in a smartphone, it comes with UFS 3.0 storage with a 512GB capacity. Samsung says there are six cameras – three on the back (when folded in phone mode), one in front (also in phone mode), and two inside (in tablet mode).

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OnePlus 7 Pro has an improved vibration motor

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Jeet

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May 10, 2019

OnePlus 7 series smartphones are set to go official on 14th May globally and the company has already teased features of the devices. Thanks to teasers and leaks, we already know almost everything related to the upcoming flagship smartphones — from specs and design to pricing.

However, the latest information regarding the OnePlus 7 Pro is new and it’s related to the phone’s vibration motor. As per the report, the company has ramped up the quality of the vibration motor on the OnePlus 7 Pro.

This is a major reason to rejoice for the existing OnePlus customers who have criticized the vibration motor on the OnePlus smartphones for years, mainly because of its weakness and inconsistency of the vibration.

In an interview with CNET, OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau said, “We are constantly listening to feedback from the community on what features and characteristics they would like to see implemented on OnePlus phones. Their feedback helps us focus on certain features… Our team had to rethink the internal design of the OnePlus 7 Pro, to fit inside the body without increasing the thickness of the device, which could lead to a less ergonomic feel. At the same time, we had to ensure that the haptic motor was in the right position so that the haptics would be strong, yet even across the device.”

The company claims that to power more intense and precise vibrations, the OnePlus 7 Pro needed a larger motor than past models. As per the company, this new engine is 200 percent stronger than previous iterations.

The device also offers three customizable vibration settings for notifications — “light,” “medium,” and “strong.” The motor’s vibration pattern has an additional six settings, and users can “tune the vibration” to tailor how the keyboard feels while typing.

The smartphone will come with a triple camera setup on the back and a pop-up front-facing camera. It will be powered by Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset and will feature an AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

To know more about the phone, including its design, specifications, pricing and availability details, head over to our roundup article for the OnePlus 7 Series.

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Buy SERVO K07 0.96 Inch Mini Card Phone at an Unbeatable Price

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May 10, 2019

Marketed as a mobile phone that can be written, the Servo K07 comes with a Bluetooth dialer that you can use to sync contacts, receive incoming call numbers and contact announcement.

If you are looking to get your hands on this unique 2G feature phone handwriting pen flashlight without spending a lot of money, you’ve come to the right place. Here are top online stores where you can buy the Servo K07 at lowered prices.

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Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is offering the SERVO K07 pen phone for a reduced price of only $32.99. This is a significant 8 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $35.89.Moreover, you can choose between three eye-catching color options including silver, red and black. In order to ensure you do not end up missing this great discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

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Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now giving its loyal users a chance to buy the SERVO K07 for $46.18. This one-of-a-kind mobile phone that can be written comes in silver, black and red color versions.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out more details about the SERVO K07 and place your order. Note that you earn 46 BG points with your order.

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The black and red color versions of the SERVO K07 0.96 Inch Mini Card Phone has gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag of just $25.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 38 percent drop in their original asking price of $41.99.

Alternatively, you can avail a 35 percent discount on the silver color version of the SERVO K07 that normally retails for $39.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for only $25.99. You can follow this link to avail the discounts before the promo ends.

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AliExpress

While you’d normally end up shelling out about $59.99 – $85.99 on the SERVO K07 Pen mini Cellphone, AliExpress is doling out a significant 51 percent discount, giving you a chance to buy the device for only $29.40 – $42.14 based on the bundle you choose.

Moreover, the Alibaba-owned online retail service is giving new users an extra $3 discount, which can be availed by using a New User Coupon. Furthermore, if your cart value exceeds $6.01 you can get $6 off or your order is over $4, you can get $3 off.

You can visit this link to check out the available coupons and grab the above-mentioned discount, which will be valid for the silver, black, red color options for both English as well as the Russian button versions.

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Vivo Y15 with triple cameras to debut soon in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 10, 2019

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y17 smartphone in India. Before it was announced, the smartphone was rumored to debut as Vivo Y5. Leaked information that surfaced in March had claimed that the Vivo India will soon releasing a smartphone named as Vivo Y3. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles states that the Chinese firm is gearing up to launch a new phone called Vivo Y15. Probably, it could be the same smartphone that was previously rumored to launch as Vivo Y3. It is speculated that the Vivo Y15 will arrive as a lower edition of the Vivo Y17 phone.

The Vivo Y15 specifications are currently under the wraps. However, the smartphone is expected to arrive with triple rear-mounted cameras. The Vivo Y17 carries a price tag of Rs. 17,990 (~$257) in India. It is speculated the upcoming Y15 phone will be priced between Rs. 10,000 (~$142) and Rs. 15,000 (~$214).

Vivo Y17 Specifications

The Vivo Y17 has a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop-style notch. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels and 19.3:9. The mid-range Helio P35 SoC is present under the hood of the phone. It is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a big internal storage of 128 GB. There is a dedicated slot for microSD card on the device.

Read More: Vivo S1 Pro goes on sale in China for ~$396

he Vivo Y17 comes preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with FunTouch OS 9 UI. The triple camera setup of the phone includes a 13-megapixel main sensor with PDAF and f/2.2 aperture, an 8-mgeapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. It is fitted with a front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone includes a big battery of 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through microUSB 2.0. Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple are the two color editions of the smartphone.

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Giveaway – Win a UMIDIGI A5 Pro Smartphone

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May 10, 2019

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Powered by Helio P23 processor, Umidigi A5 Pro comes with 6.3-inch waterdrop full screen having the resolution of 2280×1080 pixels, and the screen-to-body ratio is up to 92.7% because of the narrow bezels design. The touch feeling is good thanks to double-sided 2.5D curved glass. Fueled by 4150mAh big battery, UMIDIGI A5 Pro is definitely enough for daily use. The UMIDIGI A5 Pro ships with three rear cameras, which are 16MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, a depth camera and a 120degree ultra-wide angle camera. The big aperture of main camera can bring more light in all your images. Three amazing cameras can take beautiful and clear images, and you can also take vlogs by UMIDIGI A5 Pro. The handset carries support dual SIM cards and MicroSD card. It should be mentioned that UMIDIGI A5 Pro supports 33 global bands and dual 4G LTE.

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OPPO Reno May 28 India launch date leaked poster appears

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 10, 2019

Last month, OPPO had introduced the OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphones in China. Within few weeks after the launch, 91mobiles had revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will be launching OPPO Reno series in India by June end. The same publication has today shared a leaked poster for the Indian market. It reveals that the OPPO Reno phones will be launching in India on May 28.

OPPO, Vivo and OnePlus are smartphone brands that belong to China’s BBK Electronics. While OPPO seems to have planned May end launch for its OPPO Reno series launch in India, OnePlus will be debuting the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones on May 14. It is speculated that that the iQOO flagship phone will be also coming to India in June. Since they are all powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform and carry similar specs, these brands may end up rivaling with each other in Indian market.

OPPO Reno Specifications

The OPPO Reno standard edition phone has a 6.4-inch notch-less OLED screen shielded by Gorilla Glass 6. The display is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The smartphone is fueled by Snapdragon 710 mobile platform.

The rear shell of the phone features a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. A selfie snapper of 16-megapixel with LED flash is placed inside a “shark-fin” shaped pop-up camera module. The handset includes a 3,765mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge. The OPPO Reno variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$440; Rs. 30,790), 3,299 Yuan (~$484; ~Rs. 33,870) and 3,599 Yuan (~$528; ~Rs. 36,970). It comes in four colors such as Ocean Green, Jet Black, Nebula Pink and Pink Mist.

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OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition Specifications

The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is a flagship smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. It features a notch-less 6.6-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution. Its protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and it is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup of the smartphone carries support for 10x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom. It also features a 16-megepixel pop-up selfie snapper. Its packed with a 4,065mAh battery supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge. Ocean Green and Jet Black are the two color editions of the phone. It is available in three variants in China such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$586; ~Rs. 41,060), 4,499 Yuan (~$660; ~$46,190) and 4,799 Yuan (~$704; ~$49,272).

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Two Redmi flagship phones coming; Storage, RAM and color variants revealed in leak

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 10, 2019

Recent reports have revealed that Redmi is gearing up to launch its flagship phone. An Indian publication has revealed that Redmi will be launching two flagship phones in this month. Also, it has shared the storage, RAM and color variants of both phones.

Both the Redmi flagship smartphones are expected o arrive in four 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. They are expected to release in three color option such as Carbon Fiber, Blue and Red. The leak has no information on the pricing of these variants.

POCO F2 Coming?

The names of the upcoming Redmi phones are not known yet. However, one of them has appeared on the database of Singapore’s IMDA authority with M1903F10G. Popular tipster Ishan Agarwal has claimed that the model numbers of the upcoming Redmi flagship phones are M1903F10 and M1903F11. He added that the Poco F1 had “E10” in its model number which suggests that M1903F10 Redmi phone could end up as Poco F2 outside of China. At least, the M1903F10 model could be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC.

It is unlikely that Redmi will launch two flagship phones with powered by the same Snapdragon 855 SoC. Hence, the other model could be an inferior model featuring the Snapdragon 730 SoC. The Redmi SD855 flagship phone is expected to arrive with a notch-less 6.39-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution that could be embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The smartphone may sport a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie snapper. It could be equipped with a triple camera setup featuring 48-megapixel Sony IMX586, superwide and telephoto lenses. The handset may include a 4,000mAh battery that may allow the phone to last for up to 2 days. It may carry support for 27W rapid charging. NFC and 3.5mm audio jack are the other features of the smartphone. Probably, the SD730 Redmi may carry similar specs and cheaper pricing.

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Readers are advised to digest the report with a pinch of salt. With the launch expected this month, more details on the Redmi flagship phone may appear in the coming days.

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Mi Fit app gets new look after latest update

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 10, 2019

The Mi Fit app is the official app for Xiaomi and Huami‘s (Amazfit) activity trackers and smartwatches. It also works with a bunch of other smart fitness products made by Xiaomi and its partner companies such as the Mi Smart Scales and smart shoes made by 90, Li-Ning, Kangnai, and Sprandi. The app was updated on Wednesday, May 8, and the update brings a new User Interface and some new features.

The new update gives the app a “Xiaomi -Orange” paint job but there is still a lot of white too. The important details such as your sleep activity, heart rate, and weight are now summarized in a centralized box instead of separately. Selecting any one of them will open a more detailed breakdown of the parameter. The images below show the difference in UI between the old version of the app (Left) and the new version (right).

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The changelog for the app on the Play Store says the data view has been optimized and the app now supports more types of workouts. However, there are already some reviews faulting the new user interface and the multiple “clicks” required to get to certain details which used to be at the forefront of the old app.

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Chinese firms lead global 5G patents applications with Huawei at the helm

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 10, 2019

A report by IPlytics, an authorized patent data firm, shows that Chinese tech companies lead in worldwide 5G patent applications with Huawei in the first position. Chinese organizations bested the rundown for most 5G Standards-Essential Patents applications in correspondence frameworks as at the end of April, representing 34 percent of the world’s aggregate, the report indicates.

Chinese tech giant Huawei played a major role, laying claim to 15 percent of Standards-Essential Patents, according to the report. Standards-Essential Patents (5G SEPs) are mandatory patents any company will have to use when implementing standardized 5G technology licenses. Three the giants from China made it into the top 10 5G SEPs patents with Huawei leading the entire pack. Fellow Chinese firms ZET Corp and China Academy of Telecommunications Technology clinched the fifth and ninth spots, respectively. Another Chinese firm on the list is the Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunication Corp with 207 5G SEPs.

The next big thing in the tech industry is, no doubt, 5G technology. The race has been on between China and the U.S on who will be the first to roll out the technology. From the look of things, China has the upper hand and was billed to officially roll out its 5G network in Q1 2019. However, the technology is still being tested in both countries.

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Samsung beat OnePlus to reclaim top spot in India’s premium segment

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 9, 2019

A report by Counterpoint Research on Wednesday indicates that Samsung has risen to the top of India’s premium smartphone segment in the first quarter of 2019 spurred by the Galaxy S10 sales. This is coming after the Korean giant had lost the top spot to OnePlus for three quarters in a row.

The underlying take-up for the Galaxy S10 arrangement drove Samsung to the number one position in the premium segment, said the statistical analytics firm. OnePlus came second as its seasonal cycle near. However, the OnePlus 6T retains its title as the best-selling premium smartphone in the first quarter of 2019, a title it has held since its launch last year.

The top three premium brands in India in Q1 2019 including Samsung, OnePlus and Apple accounted for 90 percent of the shipment made in the segment. Other smartphone brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo share the rest of the 10 percent of the market share. However, Apple, however, is still struggling to curtail its decline as a result of its excessive pricing. The company may start manufacturing iPhones in India in order to save 20 per cent import duty on its devices, the report added.

According to Karn Chauhan, Research Analyst, Mobile Devices at Counterpoint, “The success of Galaxy S10 series and OnePlus 6T highlights the trend of an expanding premium segment in India.” He also added, “Users who are buying their second or third smartphone are already considering an upgrade into the premium segment. Another reason for the growth in the premium segment is a plethora of offers and installment plans available.”

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