Tencent’s PUBG Replacement Game For Peace rakes in $70 Million in May

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Jun 7, 2019

While we look forward to the June 11 launch of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4, the wearable device is already available for interested buyers to pre-order on AliExpress. The device is listed by a third-party retailer known as Mr. Carl and it bears a $49.99 price tag with free shipping.

The listing did specify that the variant on offer is the standard (non-NFC) version with a black rubber strap. The NFC version will likely not be released at the same time as the standard version, going by the Band 3’s launch.

EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi Mi Band 4 poster reveals the design, a colour display with several colorful watch faces

The listing confirms the Mi Band 4 to pack a 135mAh battery onboard which we don’t know its durability range since there is a coloured display at play on this version. The device will also have a curved OLED display but the curvature isn’t as pronounced was that of the Band 3. In addition, the device will have the latest Bluetooth 5.0 support.

We must point out, though, that since the device will be launched in China first, what will be shipped will be the China version but we doubt if there is any major difference with the model that will eventually be released overseas in India, Europe and elsewhere outside China. Also, the shipping date is not certain as it is dependent on when Xiaomi decides to start selling the Band 4 in China after the launch. The first sale is expected to take place not too long after the June 11 launch. You can check out the AliExpress store from the source link below.

Huawei’s new OS may NOT be called Ark OS, Launch expected in August or Sept.

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Joel Joseph

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Jun 7, 2019

Huawei has confirmed that it is working on its own Android-based Operating system that will be its fail-safe against a complete ban from Google’s licensed version of Android OS. Over the past couple of weeks, many potential names have popped up like ‘Ark OS’ and ‘HongMeng OS’. However, it looks like the company’s new operating system could be called ‘Oak OS’, as revealed by Globaltimes today.

Huawei Mate 20 X featured — Huawei Mate 20X runs on Android licensed by Google

Huawei’s OS is said to be called as ‘HongMeng’ OS in China and ‘Oak OS’ internationally. The rumors about the name Ark OS emerged from a few European trademarks from the company. Plus, Huawei’s compiler is called as the Ark compiler which further led people to speculate that the new OS will end up being called as the Ark OS.

If Globaltimes’ source is accurate, then the so-called ‘Oak OS’ from Huawei is currently being tested intensively. The launch is expected sometime around August or September, which is about the same time when Huawei’s 90-day temporary respite from the US trade ban ends.

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The US is increasingly blacklisting Chinese companies over the past few months. While it will adversely affect these companies in the short run, many believe that this trade ban could be worse for everyone in the long run. In fact, according to a report from the Financial Times, Google has warned the U.S. government of the potential security challenges arising from this ban on Huawei.

Huawei P30 20 — Huawei’s smartphones run Android based EMUI

Google reportedly said that if Huawei was to roll out its own Android system based on AOSP, it would be less secure than Google’s version. There could be bugs and issues which could put Huawei phones at risk of being hacked. In fact, FT quotes Google saying, “Our focus is protecting the security of Google users on the millions of existing Huawei handsets in the US and around the world.”

While Google’s points are valid, Huawei Oak OS has the potential to replace Google’s licensed Android on non-Huawei phones as well. With the increasing threat to non-US companies from the Trump government, many are looking for alternatives to US technology. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising if other Chinese companies joined Huawei to work on Oak OS to ensure they aren’t overly dependent on US companies.

However, before we speculate too much, it’s worth noting that it remains to be seen if the Huawei ban will stand after the 90-day respite. But from how things are developing, it looks like Huawei’s Oak OS would be rolled out, even if the trade ban was lifted.

Clearly, the next few months will be an interesting period for all of the smartphone industry.

What are your thoughts?

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Xiaomi Mi Band 4 poster reveals the design, a colour display with several colorful watch faces

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Jun 7, 2019

The Mi band 4 is already confirmed to launch on June 11 in China. The Mi Band 4 is the fourth-generation smart wearable from Xiaomi. The device will take over from the M Band 3 that was released last year along with the Mi 8 series. Although the Band 4 wasn’t launched along with the Mi 9 models, the device is looking like what will be worth the long wait.

Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has taken the veil off the actual design of the Mi Band 4. Lei shared a pre-launch poster promoting the launch date and the poster contains renders of the Band 4. The renders show the Mi Band 4 will come with a similar design with the Band 3 but the display is not as curved as that of the Band 3. However, Lei Jun hints that the device will come with extremely big upgrades. One of the upgrades that would be coming on the Band 4, he says, is a bigger screen. He disclosed the screen is about 39.9% bigger than that of the Band 3. The Mi Band 4 is also confirmed by the Xiaomi’s CEO to have a colour display with more than 16000 color pixels. The watch will also have several colourful personalized or custom watch faces. The posters show several MI Band 4 renders, each having a different watch face.

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Despite the switch to a colour display which would be a first for the Mi Band series, the device is likely going to cram a more durable battery. Xiaomi’s official had tipped the wearable device to come with not only a long-lasting battery but also more features.

The Mi Band 4 is expected to feature a colour OLED screen and will come in two models, one having NFC onboard. The device is said to feature a 135mh battery, bigger than the 110mAh onboard the Mi Band 3.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Enchen Blackstone Razor with three-head design priced at ¥39.9 ($5)

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Jun 7, 2019

Xiaomi‘s Youpin platform has been one of its most active product lines so far this year. We continue to see more products released under the Youpin crowdfunding platform on a daily basis. The tech giant has now launched the Echen Blackstone Razor for crowdfunding on Youpin.

The electric razor comes with a three-head design made of three independent floating cutter heads. The cutter heads each have a smooth and elastic surface and can adapt to different facial contours. The design makes it easy to use the razor around the lips, cheeks, chin, and neck, even with repeated back and forth movements. The cutter head net is made of imported Japanese steel which is precisely fitted. The blade net has a double loop design and this greatly increases the contact area between the knife net and the face, thus resulting in a smoother and thorough shaving experience. When the razor is switched on the lade it automatically ground, keeping the cutter head sharp and durable.

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The Enchen Blackstone Razor is equipped with a 5W power output which results in fast, accurate rotor movement. The device also has a 67db low noise control and a smart anti-trap function. When the battery is low, the front knife can keep the cutter speed constant and avoid the low-speed clamp.

The razor can be fully charged in just one hour and can last up to 90 minutes. Thus, with an average of 1.5 minutes per shave, the electric razor can be used for up to two months. The device uses the USB Type-C charging interface and supports plug-and-play operation. Thus, you can still plug it to a power source and continue using it.

Another good thing with the electric razor is that the cutter head and fuselage uses a split design. Thus, when cleaning, the cutter head can be pulled out and washed under running water and then inserted back into the fuselage for easy operation. The electric razor has a smart charging system with anti-overcharge and circuit protection design. When the power is insufficient or the power is turned on a red light flashes. When the power is full, the light stays always on.

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Xiaomi’s ¥249 ($36) Oclean X Smart Electric Toothbrush is designed for efficient toothbrushing

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Jun 7, 2019

Xiaomi has finally launched the Oclean X smart sonic electric toothbrush under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The device hits crowdfunding clutching a price tag of 249 yuan ($36).

In terms of appearance, Oclean X is not too different from the previous-generation Oclean products. The biggest feature is obviously the oval-shaped coloured touchscreen display. From the display, you can view the time, weather, choose brushing mode, check dental health information, brushing feedbacks and so on, so that brushing teeth become more scientific, effective and simple. The touch experience is very user-friendly and responsive.

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Oclean X Smart touch screen electric toothbrush can bring more intuitive information display and interactive experience in the sense that you don’t have to go through a smartphone app to monitor the brushing pattern but it can be viewed directly on the screen. This ensures the toothbrushing becomes more efficient.

The toothbrush also comes with Bluetooth 4.0 support and is compatible with phones running Android 4.4 or iOS 8.0 and higher. Thus, it can also be paired to a smartphone in case you need to view the parameter on a larger screen. On the mobile app, you can also view more details as the blind zones are divided into 8 zones. The Oclean X has a built-in 6-axis gyroscope which can collect up to 1500 real-time brushing data every minute. It monitors the slight changes of brushing gestures, locates the brushing blind zone, and gives scientific feedback results.

The Oclean X is presently available on crowdfunding for 249 yuan (~$36) but the actual price it will sell after crowdfunding is 299 yuan (~$43). It is expected to start shipping on July 5.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 9 4G Phablet Global Version, Coupon Code GBMY46M2DM

Huawei Enjoy 9e gets new color variant and new 3GB + 32GB version, priced at ¥799 (~$115)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 7, 2019

Back in March, Huawei announced the Enjoy 9e – a smartphone with an Helio P35 processor, a waterdrop notch and a leather-clad brown variant. Initially, the phone was only available in a single configuration with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Huawei has now announced a new variant with the same RAM but half the built-in storage.

The new 3GB RAM + 32GB Huawei Enjoy 9e is also cheaper at ¥799 (~$115), ¥200 (~$29) less than the 64GB version.

Huawei has also announced a new color variant called Modern Black. The new variant also has a leather-covered back like the Amber Brown variant.

The new 32GB version is available in this new Modern Black color variant alongside the already available Magic Night Black, Sapphire Blue, and Amber Brown color variants. You can also pick up the 64GB version in Modern Black if you like the leather design but don’t want it in brown.

The new color variant and the new 32GB version are available on JD.com and Vmall.com already.

The Huawei Enjoy 9e has a 6.09-inch display with a 1560 x 720 resolution and a waterdrop notch. It has an 8MP camera in front with support for Face Unlock and a 13MP camera on the back. It also has a feature called SuperSound Technology which gives it 50% more audio output than other phones.

Other features include headset-free FM radio, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, a 3020mAh battery and EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie pre-installed.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 9 Phablet Global Version for Only $359.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 7, 2019

Gearbest is known for launching amazing promotions from time to time. Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store has launched the ‘Top Sellers Gear Special’ promo.

The promotion page is teeming with heavily discounted items, big coupons, and more unmissable deals. The promo offer Xiaomi fans that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Mi 9 phablet have something to cheer about as well.

Launched in March this year, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is an irresistible phablet that became an instant hit among those who fancy using a big-screen mobile device to watch their favorite videos or play popular games. Regrettably, it doesn’t come cheap.

In a bid to make the feature-laden phablet available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant has teamed-up with Gearbest. As part of their collaboration, the global version of the Xiaomi Mi 9 has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price tag of just $377.99.

It is worth mentioning here that the Mi 9 would set you back $516.87 without the aforesaid discount. In addition to taking advantage of this 27 percent discount, you can use coupon code GBMY46M2DM and save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.

The coupon helps you get an extra $18 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi Mi 9 phablet further down to just $359.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mi 9 phablet offers the following features:

39-inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa Core 2.84GHz processor
Adreno 640 GPU
6GB RAM / 64GB ROM
0MP + 12.0MP + 16.0MP cameras at the back
0MP selfie camera
MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS
3300mAh Li-ion battery

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is valid for both blue and black color versions of the phablet. With only 468 pieces of the blue and 465 pieces of the black color versions remaining, the promo is slated to end in fifteen days.

Check Out Top Sellers Gear Special Promo on Gearbest

Get Up To 80% Off on Various Tech Items As Gearbest Launches its Mid-Year Mega Sale

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 7, 2019

Gearbest launched its ‘Mid-Year Mega Sale’ on June 5th. As part of the recently kicked-off promo, the Chinese online store is offering a wide selection of tech items at discounts you’ve never witnessed before.

The Mid-Year Mega Sale is not the event brings a whopping 80 percent off on select items and a myriad of other unmissable deals. The Mega Sale is split into two stages including The Pre-Heat Sale, which will wrap up on June 11, and the Main Event, which starts on June 11 and will end on June 13.

Aside from that, you can avail a 15 percent off on consumer electronics, $10 off over $100, and lots more. The event page has been divided into multiple categories, each comprising heavily discounted products.

For the sake of an instance, the ‘Super Deals’ section is brimming with items that usually carry steep price tags, but are currently available for lowered prices. The ‘Pre-order Sale’ section, on the other hand, gives you a chance to buy your favorite gadget from Gearbest and earn money while doing it.

In order to take advantage of this offer, all you need to do is to pay a deposit of $5 at 07:00 to June 11 at 06:59 UTC on June 5 to receive $50 worth of Growth. You then need to pay the remaining balance on June 11 at 7:00 to June 16 at 06:59 UTC.

The ‘Market Place’ section comprises official online stores of popular brands like Z-Yeuy, LEEHUR, Cadisen, Veithdia, Coolbility and more. Those who have restlessly been waiting for electronics prices to drop can head straight to the next category called ‘Epic Electronics Markdowns.’

The aforesaid section features top-end smartphones, phablets, TV boxes, smartwatches and a slew of other items that you can now buy without emptying your pockets. For example, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE phablet would normally set you back a pretty penny, but it is currently up for grabs bearing a dropped price of just $272.49.

Likewise, the rest of the categories including Buy More, Save, Life Made Fun, and Brand Champions offers an opportunity to buy great tech items without emptying your pockets. You can click here to check out the event page and grab the great discounts.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Geekbench listing confirm it is rebranded Redmi K20 Pro

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Jun 7, 2019

On June 12, Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 9T smartphone. Earlier this week, the smartphone was spotted on Geekbench benchmarking platform through which it was confirmed that it will be arriving as the rebranded version of the Redmi K20. Today, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has appeared on Geekbench to reaffirm that it will be also releasing as the rebadged edition of the Redmi K20 Pro flagship phone.

The Geekbench listing of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro shows that it has respectively scored 3,453 and 10363 points on the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. Instead of the name of the processor in the motherboard field on the benchmarking site, its “Raphael” codename is mentioned. Multiple reports had revealed before the launch of Redmi K20 Pro that is codenamed as “Raphael.” Hence, it can be said that the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is the rebranded version of the K20 Pro for certain markets outside of China. Interesting, the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones will be releasing with same names in India.

The recent teasers released through the global Twitter account of Xiaomi suggests that the company will be only launching the Xiaomi Mi 9T. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the Mi 9T Pro will be made official alongside the Mi 9T or it will be announced a bit later.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design. It supports full HD+ resolution and its integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform fuels the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the phone comes with 256 GB of native storage. It lacks a microSD card slot.

The handset boots Android 9 Pie OS that is flavored with MIUI 10. The 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera setup can be found on the glass rear of the smartphone. It has a pop-up selfie camera of 20-megapixel. To keep the lights on, it features a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 27W rapid charging.

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OnePlus 7 Pro gets OxygenOS 9.5.7 update with several camera improvements

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Jeet

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Jun 7, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro, the China-based smartphone manufacturers’ flagship smartphone, is now receiving a new OxygenOS 9.5.7 update. Looking at the changelog of the update, it seems that it brings significant improvements for the camera performance.

It will be interesting to see how the camera performance has been improved given that many users were not impressed by the camera performance of the OnePlus 7 Pro when it was launched. OnePlus has always struggled to offer a good camera experience and this time it has tried to change that.

As usual, the update is being rolled out in stages and is currently available to a small number of users. It is expected to have a wide-spread release or available for more users in the coming weeks if no bugs show up. So, it might take a week or two for all OnePlus 7 Pro handsets to receive the new build.

Here’s what the changelog of the update mentions:

Camera

• Improved overall contrast and color performance

• Improved white balance consistency of triple camera

• Improved accuracy and stability of autofocusing

• Fixed issue of greenish tone in some low light scenes

• Fixed issue of noise in some HDR scenes

• Improved contrast and color saturation of ultra wide

• Improved clarity and noise reduction in the low light scene of ultra wide

• Improved clarity and noise reduction of telephoto

• Improved clarity and color of Nightscape

• Improved brightness and clarity in the extremely low light scene of Nightscape

System

• Optimized Double Tap to Wake

• Fixed issues with Ambient Display

• Improved the audio quality for voice calls from third-party apps

• Improved touch sensitivity for screen

This new update with camera improvements comes just days after the company had rolled out a major camera improvement update. It offered improvements in HDR scenarios, low-light images, white balance fix, and fixed focus issues.

The OnePlus 7 Pro features a 6.67 inch Quad HD+ fluid AMOLED display with the 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset coupled with 6/8/12 GB of RAM.

For optics, there’s a triple camera sensor featuring a 48-megapixel primary shooter, a 16-megapixel secondary ultra-wide pixel lens along with an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera.

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Meizu 16s compensation program announced, offers 500 yuan ($72) to early buyers

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Jeet

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Jun 7, 2019

Earlier this year, in late April, China-based smartphone manufacturer Meizu announced its new flagship smartphone Meizu 16s in its home country. When launched, the phone had a starting price of 3,198 yuan (~$475) and goes till 3,998 yuan (~$595) for the top-end variant.

However, soon after the launch, the smartphone received a price cut, which disappointed those who purchased the smartphone when it got launched. The phone now starts at 2,699 yuan (~$391) and goes up to 3,299 yuan (~$477).

Reacting to the disappointment of the early buyers, the company has now announced a compensation program for those who purchased and activated the Meizu 16s smartphone before 6th June.

It’s good to see that Meizu cares enough about its users to listen to their issues and offer them compensation. Users who bought the Meizu 16s (Full Specs) and are eligible for this compensation program will be given coupons worth 500 yuan (~$72). The company will offer two coupons — one worth 300 yuan while another worth 200 yuan.

To get the coupon, the user needs to register the smartphone using the Meizu Community App. The company has said that eligible users will be getting the notification for the coupon on 17th June, which will have a validity period till 31st December.

The provided coupon can be used by the users on the Meizu’s official website for purchasing any of the Meizu product. 300 yuan (~$43) coupon can be used for products worth 3,000 yuan or more. For purchase worth 2,000 yuan, a discount of 200 yuan will be provided while for the purchase worth 1,000 yuan, a discount of 100 yuan will be offered. The coupon can only be used once.

Similarly, for the discount of coupon worth 200 yuan (~$29), users need to purchase products worth 2,000 yuan or more. For purchase worth 1,000 yuan, a discount of 100 yuan will be provided. Just like the 300 yuan coupon, it can only be used once.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G to release in July in China, claims report

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Jun 7, 2019

China has now started issuing 5G licenses to its local mobile operators to begin operations in the country. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G was recently introduced in Finland as the first 5G smartphone in Northern Europe. Fresh information reveals that the Chinese firm will release the Axon 10 Pro 5G in the home market in July.

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G smartphone was launched in China in May. The company is reportedly busy bagging the necessary certifications in order to release the smartphone in China in July. It remains to be seen whether it will be the first 5G phone to reach the hands of the users in China. In testing, the smartphone has reportedly achieved highest 5G speeds of 2Gbps. Apart from China and Finland, the Axon 10 Pro 5G has been also introduced in other markets like Germany, UAE and others.

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ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G Specifications

The Axon 10 Pro 5G that features an IP68 certified dustproof and waterproof chassis is equipped with a waterdrop-style notch screen of 6.47 inches. The full HD+ resolution supporting AMOLED display of the smartphone is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powers the Axon 10 Pro 5G. For 5G connectivity, the SD855 chip tags along the X50 5G modem. The MiFavor 9.1 UI based Android 9.0 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. The Axon 10 Pro (4G version) comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. However, there is no confirmation yet on the variants of the Axon 10 Pro 5G for China. The smartphone is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that comes with wireless charging support and Quick Charge 4+.

The front notch of the Axon 10 Pro 5G features a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone that is made out of glass features a triple camera setup that includes an OIS enabled 48-megapixel main sensor, an ultrawide 20-megapixel lens and an OIS assisted 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capabilities. The comes lacks a 3.5mm audio jack and it features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The 4G version of the phone comes with a starting price of 3,199 Yuan (~$472). However, the pricing of the 5G-ready variant of the Axon 10 Pro for the home market is yet to be confirmed.

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Poco F1 6GB + 64GB model gets price cut in India, now costs Rs. 17,999 ($260)

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Jeet

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Jun 7, 2019

Xiaomi-backed Poco had launched the brand’s first ‘affordable flagship’ smartphone — Poco F1 (Full Specs) last year. While the phone was launched for a starting price of Rs. 20,999, it got a price cut in December 2018, bringing the starting price down to Rs. 19,999.

Now, the company has announced another price cut for the Poco F1 base model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. With this price cut, it is now available for Rs. 17,999 (approx. $260) but the discounted pricing is only till 9th June. Interestingly, the company has not announced a price cut for any other variant.

The Poco F1 with this new pricing is now available for purchase through Mi.com as well as Flipkart. The timing of the price cut is also interesting given that the company is now gearing up to launch the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in India.

Since the Redmi K20 series flagship smartphones are launching in India next week with the same moniker, it seems that the launch of Poco’s next-generation smartphone, Poco F2, could be launched in the Q3 or Q4 this year.

Coming to the specifications, the Poco F1 features a 6.18-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display which is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor and comes with LiquidCool technology.

It has a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor, coupled with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor on the back panel. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel selfie camera powered with AI for capturing enhanced selfie shots.

The phone comes with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage, depending on the variant. It runs on MIUI based on Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

Realme 5G smartphones coming this year, confirms Realme India CEO

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Jun 7, 2019

In the previous month, Realme had claimed that it would be launching 5G smartphones once the network is ready in China and India. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has shared on Twitter yesterday that Realme is now aiming to launch to release its first 5G smartphones this year.

Sheth’s tweet states that Realme will be one of the first smartphone brands to introduce 5G products in 2019. Also, he has stated that the company is also determined to bring the best of technology to India at the earliest.

#5GisReal …. Straight out of meeting room with Mr. Sky Li. Glad to share you our latest R&D updates: #realme will be among the first brands to bring 5G products globally this year. And we are determined to bring the best of technology to India as early as possible. pic.twitter.com/cVNOA6f9Iw

— Madhav 5G (@MadhavSheth1) June 6, 2019

The Realme smartphone brand that was born out of OPPO was introduced in India last year. The brand was made official in China recently with the launch of Realme X and Realme X Lite smartphones. The relatively new smartphone brand is already giving good competition to brands like Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo and others in India and China. Realme will be also arriving in the European markets in the near future. Probably, the first Realme 5G phone arriving later this year could be aimed towards European and Chinese markets.

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Before the launch of the Realme X smartphone in China, the rumor mill had claimed that the company may launch Realme X Pro, an advanced version of the smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The smartphone is rumored to rival with the Redmi K20 Pro in China.

Leaked information had revealed that the Realme X Pro could be arriving in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models in China with respective price tags of 2,299 Yuan (~$332) and 2,599 Yuan (~$376). The same variants of the Redmi K20 Pro are respectively priced at 2,599 Yuan (~$376) and 2,799 Yuan (~$405). Could there be a 5G edition of the Realme X Pro smartphone? As of this writing, there is no concrete evidence on the existence of Realme X Pro.

The Realme X is a mid-range phone that features a notch-less 6.53-inch IPS LCD full HD+ display and its powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset. The SoC is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM and it comes with up to 128 GB of storage. A 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup resides on its rear. A 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera is also available on the device. The 3,765mAh battery of the phone is equipped with 20W Flash Charge rapid charging technology by OPPO. The smartphone is expected to debut soon in India with a price tag of around Rs. 18,000.

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ASUS ZenFone 6 goes official in Taiwan for NT$ 17,990 (~$575)

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Jun 7, 2019

On May 16, ASUS had globally introduced the ZenFone 6 flagship phone. Yesterday, the Taiwanese firm had held a launch event in Taiwan to unveil the ZenFone 6 for the home market. The handset has been introduced with a starting price of NT$ 17,990 (~$575).

The ASUS ZenFone 6 will be available for buying starting from today in Taiwan. The base model of the phone with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at NT$ 17,990 (~$575). The higher variant with 8 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 256 GB costs NT$ 20,990 (~$670). Twilight Silver and Midnight Black are the two color variants of the smartphone for Taiwan.

The ASUS ZenFone 6 30^th Anniversary Edition with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage has arrived in Taiwan with a price tag of NT$ 27,990 (~$893). The Anniversary Edition handset will be a limited edition model as the company will be only selling 3,000 units of it across the globe. The Anniversary Edition model comes with 30-month warranty. It can be availed in Matte Black color only. The Taiwanese firm has imprinted a special anniversary logo on its rear shell.

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ASUS ZenFone 6 Specifications and Features

The ASUS ZenFone 6 comes with a notch-less display of 6.4 inches. The IPS LCD panel offers 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

The ZenFone 6 is loaded with ZenUI 6 based Android 9 Pie OS. The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the smartphone. It comes with a massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity that carries support for 18W rapid charging through USB-C. The huge battery can be used for fueling other devices at 10W charging rate.

There is no front-facing camera on ZenFone 6. The rear side of the phone is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel flip-up dual camera setup. After from snapping regular images from rear side, the dual camera module can be flipped up to capture selfie shots. The rear shell of the phone features a fingerprint scanner and it also equipped with a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Taiwanese company has promised that it will be rolling out Android Q and Android R OS updates for ZenFone 6 users. Except for increased RAM and storage, the 30^th Anniversary Edition is packed with the same specs as the regular model.

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OPPO A1s live shots leak design from all angles

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Jun 7, 2019

OPPO had launched OPPO A1 mid-range smartphone in March last year. Recent reports have revealed that the company may soon debut a smartphone called OPPO A1s as an upgraded version of last year’s model. Recent reports have revealed that the OPPO A1s that has a model number of CPH1925 has bagged approvals from multiple authorities such as Indonesia as TKDN, EEC in Europe and Thailand’s NBTC, Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG. Its NBTC certification has not only confirmed the model number and name of the phone, but also has revealed some live shots to showcase its design from all angles.

The images of the OPPO A1s show that its rear shell could be made out of durable plastic. The red colored rear side of the phone features a horizontal dual camera setup and an LED flash at the top-left corner. The handset lacks a fingerprint sensor. And since it appears to be a low-budget phone, it won’t be coming with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. So, the customers of A1s will mainly will rely on face unlock feature for unlocking.

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The frontside of the OPPO A1s has a large display with Dewdrop notch. A selfie camera is placed inside the notch and an earpiece is placed just above it. The prominent chin of the device can be seen in the images of the phone.

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The top edge of the OPPO A1s is barren while its bottom edge is populated with an external speaker grille, a microUSB 2.0 port, microphones and a 3.5mm audio jack. The left side of the phone has a SIM card slot and volume buttons. The power key is positioned on the right spine of the OPPO A1s.

The Bluetooth SIG certification of the OPPO A1s had revealed that it is equipped with a 6.1-inch display that offers HD+ resolution. The smartphone draws power from an octa-core processor from MediaTek that clocks at 2.0 GHz. It supports Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The other details of the phone are currently under the wraps. In terms of pricing, the smartphone could be slotted between recently released OPPO A3s and OPPO A1k smartphone. Since the smartphone has been approved by many certification platforms, its launch date could be close at hand.

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OPPO Reno, Reno 10x Zoom first sale begins today in India

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Jun 7, 2019

On May 28, OPPO had launched the OPPO Reno series of smartphones in India. The first sale of the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones will begin today in the country. Both phones will be available for purchase through online and offline stores.

OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Price in India

The OPPO Reno that comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage is priced at Rs. 32,990. The Reno 10x Zoom will be available in two models in the country such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Both variants are respectively priced at Rs. 39,990 and Rs. 49,990.

Both smartphones will be available for purchase in color option such as Ocean green and Jet Black color through Flipkart. Customers who have already pre-ordered the Reno smartphones using HDFC bank card will be provided with a discount of 10 percent. Through Instacash, they can also available additional 10 percent cashback on exchange. It is also offering assured buyback for a year.

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OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Specifications

The Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones are respectively equipped with 6.4-inch and 6.6-inch notch-less AMOLED displays with under-screen fingerprint sensor. Their displays are shielded by Gorilla Glass 6 panels. The Reno is an upper mid-range phone powered by Snapdragon 710 whereas the Reno 10x Zoom smartphone is a flagship phone with Snapdragon 855 onboard. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9.0 Pie OS comes preloaded on both devices.

Both smartphones are equipped “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module with 16-megapixel sensor and an LED flash. The Reno smartphone is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup while the Reno 10x Zoom comes with 48-megapixel + 8-megpaixel + 13-megapixel triple camera setup which includes a periscope lens that brings forth 10x zoom capabilities.

There is a 3,765mAh battery inside the OPPO Reno phone while the Reno 10x Zoom is packed with a 4,065mAh battery. Both handsets carry support for 20W VOOC Flash Charge technology. The OPPO Reno lacks a microSD card slot and it is equipped a 3.5mm audio jack. On the other side, the Reno 10x Zoom with does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack but comes with a microSD card slot.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T already up for grabs in the Philippines ahead of official launch

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Jun 7, 2019

Xiaomi is all set to officially launch the much-touted Mi 9T model on June 12. Even before the device was confirmed to released soon, it has already been listed in some countries like Russia, Bulgaria etc. The Philippines has become the latest country where the Mi 9T has gone on sale on a number of retail platforms.

The Xiaomi Mi 9T is hitting the Philippines with a price tag of PHP19,500 (~$377) for the 6GB+64GB variant. The 6GB+128GB variant is on offer for PHP20,500 (~$396). However, the models are sold via grey-market resellers and not by official stores or authorized dealers. So intending buyers may want to exercise caution on this one.

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As you already know by now, the Mi 9T has the same design as the Redmi K20 which made its debut in China only last week. The device will feature a 6.39-inch FHD+ notch-less AMOLED display and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset. Xiaomi may also release a Mi 9T Pro which will pack a Snapdragon 855 flagship SoC. But we can’t say if it will be launched on June 12 also. The Mi 9T also comes with a triple camera setup at the rear. The front has a 20MP sensor for selfies which sits on a motorised pop-up housing at the top edge.

There are also speculations that the Mi 9T and 9T Pro will be released in some markets as Poco F2 and Poco F2 Pro. The Pocophone model was first launched in India last year. Thus, if this is true, India won’t be among the countries to get the Poco F2 as the Redmi K20 series is set to launch in India on July 15.

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OPPO Reno Z Hands on Pictures and Camera Samples

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Jun 6, 2019

OPPO sprang a surprise recently when it announced the Reno Z. The mid-range model was first announced packing a Snapdragon 710 chipset but the version announced in China had a MediaTek Helio P90 chipset onboard.

The OPPO Reno Z is similar in design to the Reno except that it doesn’t have the pop-up camera design. Instead, the device packs a waterdrop notch on top of the 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The waterdrop notch houses a 32MP selfie camera with features such as RAW HDR, self-timer.

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At the rear, the Reno Z packs a 48MP Sony IMX586 main camera with a large 1.6μm pixel size, 1/2.0 large sensor size and f/1.7 large aperture. This is consistent with the setup of the Reno.

The main camera is paired with a 5MP depth sensor in a dual camera arrangement. The rear camera also comes with composite multi-frame noise reduction and multi-frame HDR technology Ultra Clear Night View 2.0 to enhance the clarity and texture of night shots.

The camera samples shot by the Reno Z shows the setup is pretty powerful. The photos were captured straight out of the camera without any modification to the settings. The night shots captured under the Night scene mode also comes out spectacular.

The Reno Z runs Android 9.0 Pie-flavoured ColorOS 6 and gets its power from an impressive 4035mAh battery with OPPO’s 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging support. The Reno Z also comes with NFC and Dolby Atmos support for optimum sound quality. It is priced at 2,499 Yuan ($362) for both the 6GB RAM + 256 GB storage as well as 8GB RAM + 128GB variants. The phone comes in Night Black, Star Purple, Bead White and Coral Orange colours.

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