CameraX API will bring great improvements on the Android camera apps

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May 8, 2019

Google made several announcements including the Pixel 3a and Android Q launch at the Google IO 2019 keynote session. Various new APIs and other software related upliftments were made public for the developers. Similarly, CameraX, a new API aimed at improving camera apps on Android is released. It works across most Android devices with easy-to-use implementation and compatibility across Android 5.0+ devices.

Developers can easily code the new camera apps using CameraX by utilizing the CameraX Extensions and optional add-ons. It can easily leverage the camera experience provided by the preinstalled camera app on any device. Developers only need to add a couple of lines code to induce all the features from the native camera app. It let fetch capabilities like Portrait, HDR, Night, and Beauty.

It is an easily usable API and will drastically reduce the code on third-party Android camera apps. The time-consuming task to code for every specific device in the camera app will end. Google has developed a dedicated CameraX test lab to examine the improvements in all operating systems starting from Android 5.0.

Google has modeled it in a plug-and-play environment to catch basic camera behavior easily. A set of different use-cases – Preview, Image analysis, and Image Capture is part of the latest API.

The new API is currently in Alpha stage, and Google recommends not to use it for the production environment. However, Google is promoting its use for testing purposes.

Read More: Best Camera Smartphones of Q1 2019: Single Camera to Penta Cameras, they all make the list!

CameraX will surely benefit developers who code camera apps for Android. It will lead to better, streamlined, and well-optimized camera apps with compatibility across wider user-base.

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Redmi laptop may launch alongside Redmi flagship phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 8, 2019

At the last Redmi event in China, the new company announced its first non-phone related product – the Redmi 1A washing machine. Its next event is rumored to be on May 13 where it will unveil its Snapdragon 855-powered flagship phone. Alongside the phone, it has been reported Redmi will launch “one more thing”.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 — Redmi may announce its own notebook line on May 13

There are speculations as to what the second product may be with some even saying it might be a smart home device. A new leak we came across suggests that may not be true. According to a tweet by Sudhanshu Ambhore, the second product is actually a Redmi laptop!

#Redmi will also release their Laptops under #Redmi branding (like #Xiaomi's Mi Notebook) with their flagship phone.

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) May 6, 2019

Yes, the leaker says, Redmi will also release their laptops (more than one) just like Xiaomi’s Mi Notebook, along with their flagship phone.

We haven’t gotten any proof to back up this info but it doesn’t seem far-fetched. Xiaomi already makes computers, so it won’t be hard for its spin-off company to also release its own models. Think of it as how Huawei and Honor both release computers under the MateBook and MagicBook line respectively.

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Google plans to make more affordable Pixel phones

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 8, 2019

Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL yesterday on Day 1 of this year’s edition of Google I/O. Both devices are the cheapest smartphones Google has released ever since it ditched the Nexus line in favor of the Pixel line a few years ago. The good news is they won’t be the last.

According to a report by Android Police, the Pixel 3a smartphones are not “one-off” devices. Google’s plan is to continue releasing affordable versions of its Pixel smartphones for the “foreseeable future”.

There is no confirmation yet that these future devices will get the “a” suffix (Pixel 4a, Pixel 5a) but they will happen. The move is also a win for Google in a way. Rather than wait a whole year before the launch of the next Pixel phone, the tech giant will have two main phone launches each year, keeping them in the news.

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Realme X confirmed to carry 48MP Sony IMX586 camera with Nightscape mode

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Simranpal Singh

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May 8, 2019

Realme is launching its flagship device Realme X on May 15 at an event in Beijing. The multiple rumors regarding its features and design are hinting the presence of high-end specifications. The company itself is revealing a lot of details about the Realme X. In a recent teaser, Realme confirms the presence of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor having an f/1.7 aperture on the Realme X.

As like of the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro, the Realme X will also feature Nightscape mode for low-light imaging. It will adjust the camera settings to get clearer and brighter photos in the night. However, it was not clear until now whether the company will use the Samsung GM1 sensor or Sony’s. The new poster unfolded almost every detail regarding its rear camera. Here’s an image showing the zooming capabilities of the 48-megapixel sensor on the Realme X.

The company in the recent past also confirmed the presence of an AMOLED display panel and a notchless design on the upcoming flagship device. Additionally, it will be powered with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC and an on-screen fingerprint scanner. Realme X is rumored to support VOOC 3.0 fast charging, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a 3680 mAh battery. A 6.5-inch FHD+ display is expected on the Realme X, reveals a recent TENAA listing.

It will launch in China with disruptive pricing and later will unveil in India. Realme X will surface in three different variants – 6GB + 64GB storage for 1599 Yuan (~$236), 6GB + 128GB version for 1799 Yuan (~$265), and the 8GB + 128GB storage version for 1999 Yuan(~$295). Another Realme X version – Realme X Pro expected to feature Snapdragon 855 chipset is also coming soon.

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EMUI 9 prioritizes battery life over performance in Huawei P30 Pro: AnTuTu

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Jeet

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May 8, 2019

A few users of the Huawei P30 Pro were upset about the phone’s lower score of 238,000 on AnTuTu benchmarking platform and expressed their views on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. The score is well below the average score of a Snapdragon 855-powered phone.

AnTuTu officially responded to this and revealed that the EMUI 9, the custom version of the Android 9 Pie-based operating system that the phone users, prioritizes the phone’s battery life over the performance.

This means that the performance mode isn’t activated by default and the resultant score gets compromised. The company added that if you manually activate the performance mode from the battery settings, then the benchmarking scores will be different.

Recently, AnTuTu released a list of top performing smartphones for April 2019. The first position is occupied by Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition with an average benchmarking score of 373,715. The second position is acquired by Xiaomi Mi 9 that has scored 373,511 points while Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 gaming phone comes third with a score of 371,837 points.

Placed on the fourth is the new entrant Meizu 16s smartphone with a score of 370,306. The Vivo iQOO Monster edition gaming-focused smartphone with 12 GB of RAM has recorded 363,360 on the benchmarking platform. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 smartphones have respectively scored 395,936 and 358,726 on AnTuTu.

The Vivo iQOO standard edition is placed on the eighth position with 354,138 scores. All the aforementioned smartphones mentioned in the list are powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The Snapdragon 845 SoC powered Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone is on the ninth position with a score of 310,612. The last phone in the list is the Honor V20 with 306,289 points, which is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset.

Honor 20 Pro’s Protective Shell teased by VP reveals two vertical strips for rear cameras

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Simranpal Singh

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May 8, 2019

Honor is expanding its affordable lineup with Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro soon. Both the devices are slated for launch in London on 21st of this month. There’s minimal information available about the upcoming device as of now. However, the rumor mill managed to bring forward some details like the presence of pop-up camera design, quad rear camera module with a ToF and an LED flash, and other details. A piece of new information appeared today via a protective shell teased by Honor VP’s Weibo handle.

The protective shell is teasing two vertical strips on the rear side of the device. Some tech experts believe, a triple camera module will take place on the left strip, whereas a macro lens or ToF sensor will be present on the right strip with an LED flash. Its triple camera module is expected to carry a 16-Megapixel Super wide angle lens, 48-Megapixel primary sensor, 8-Megapixel Telephoto lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The camera will surely benefit from added 4-axis OIS (Optical Image stabilization) and Laser Autofocus.

A sticker on the Honor 20 Pro’s protective shell is bearing a model number RNY-AL01, and some other details such as 4G compatibility. The protective shell is hinting towards the presence of an on-screen fingerprint sensor, rather than the one on the rear side. Additionally, placeholders for volume rockers and power button are present on the right side of the device. Whereas on the left, a small opening for the SIM card slot can be seen.

According to slashleaks, Honor 20 Pro will easily capture detailed low-light photos with improved aperture and four-in-one pixel fusion technology.

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Moto Z4 to arrive with SD675, 48MP camera, 25MP selfie camera and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2019

Recent reports have revealed that Motorola will be soon releasing Moto Z series of smartphones. Earlier this year, @OnLeaks had shared renders of Motorola Moto Z4 Play smartphone. In March, a new Motorola phone codenamed as “foles” was approved by Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The same phone is said to be internally codenamed as “stingray.” It was found that the phone is packed with mid-range specs. Earlier this month, Evan Blass shared a render of the Moto Z4 smartphone. Fresh information shared by XDA Developers that Z4 Play renders shared by @OnLeaks could actually belong to the Moto Z4 phone. Hence, it can be said that the Moto Z4 will be arriving as a mid-range phone.

The FCC documents of the “foles” Moto Z4 has a model number of XT1980-3. It is powered by the Snapdragon 675 chipset. It will be arriving with 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM. It may come in UFS 2.1 storage options such as 64 GB and 128 GB. It will be packed with a 3,600mAh battery. FCC reveals that its stock power adapter carries support for 18W fast charging.

The smartphone will be equipped with a single camera on its rear. It will include a 48-megapixel S5KM1SP sensor by Q technology that will be able to capture 12-megapixel shots by default. Fore capturing selfies, the handset will feature 25-megapixel Samsung S5K2X5 sensor.

The FCC filings do not have any information on the size of its display of the Moto Z4 smartphone. The handset measures 157 x 75mm which is similar to the Moto G7 Plus smartphone that comes with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. Hence, the Moto Z4 is likely to arrive with the same-sized screen. What’s known about Z4’s display is that it will be equipped with Goodix supplied in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone is expected to come preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. Lastly, the phone will carry support for Moto Mod accessories.

Read More: Motorola One Vision renders leak punch-hole display design, color variants

Recently, a leakster had revealed that the Moto Z4 will be available with a price tag of $399. He had also revealed some other features of the phone such as it will be sporting an IP67 rated chassis and it will be arriving in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The tipster had also revealed that Motorola will be also releasing Moto Z4 Force flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform and 8 GB of RAM. It is expected to sport the same display as Moto Z4. The other rumored features of the Z4 Force include 128 GB of native storage, in-display fingerprint scanner, a 3,230mAh battery and a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 13-megapixel sensor and a telephoto lens. It could be priced at $650.

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Buy EU and Non-EU Versions of Ulefone Armor 6E Smartphone at Lowered Prices on Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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May 8, 2019

Ulefone unveiled its long-awaited Armor 6E smartphone in April this year. The phone comes in two versions including one that’s designed for people located in the European Union region and the other that works outside the European Union region.

Much to the delight of Ulefone fans located in European Union as well as Non-European Union regions, both versions of the Armor 6E are available bearing heavily discounted prices on Banggood. Aside from taking advantage of the discount, Banggood users stand a chance of winning a free gift as well.

The European Union and the Non-European Union would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can get them for considerably lowered prices of just $249 from the Chinese online store.

This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $249.99, but that’s not all. First 99 lucky users will qualify for receiving a data cable as a free gift along with their orders. This offer will be available on the first come, first served basis. An absolute steal at this price, the Ulefone Armor 6E boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs. Here’s a brief glimpse of the awe-inspiring features:

2 Inch FHD+ Capacitive Touch Screen with 1080 x 2246 pixels
Helio P70 MT6771T Octa-core 64-bit 2.1GHz Processor
ARM Mali G72 MP3 900MHz GPU
4GB RAM / 64GB ROM (up to 256GB expandable)
16MP + 2MP rear-mounted cameras
0MP front camera
IP68/IP69K waterproof
5000mAh Li-Polymer battery
Android 9.0 Pie OS

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specifications and grab the discounts available on the European Union and Non-European Union versions of the Ulefone Armor 6E smartphone before the promo ends.

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Huawei P30 Pro Special Edition pictures show luxurious and glittery design

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Jeet

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May 8, 2019

Huawei’s flagship smartphone — Huawei P30 Pro was launched last month at an event in Paris, France. The Honor P30 series has been well received by the users and has broken several sales records for the company.

Yesterday, we reported that Huawei has launched a new limited edition version of the smartphone, dubbed Huawei P30 Pro Special Edition, which is also being referred to as Huawei P30 Pro Limited Edition by many.

Here are the images of the Special Edition version of P30 Pro, showcasing how it is different from the standard variant. First, let’s take a look at the box set. It comes with a silver colored box having a glittery texture on top, giving it a premium and luxurious look.

There a handle to open to box, which reads “Special Edition” on it. The same handle is also present on the phone unit holder. The company has also included a card in the box that highlights the fact that this is a special edition smartphone.

Huawei has also included a custom case for the smartphone in the box. It comes with the same glittery texture but in multiple colors. The cover also has a white and reddish-pink gradient effect, making it look more impressive. The company says that the protective case is treated with a metallic texture.

Removing the upper layer from the box presents three new boxes, which houses the accessories such as charging cable and wall adopter for the smartphone, as well as the information booklets.

All the specifications of the smartphone remains the same as the standard variant. Coming to the pricing, the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 5,888 yuan (approximately $871) while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model costs 6,388 yuan (approximately $945).

The top-end variant with 8GB RAM + 512GB storage costs 7,188 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,063. It is avaialable for pre-booking through Huawei Mall in China and is set to go on sale from 10th May.

Honor 20 Lite with 32MP selfie camera, 6.21-inch display and Kirin 710 unveiled

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2019

In the previous month, Honor had launched the Honor 20i smartphone in China. The same phone has been made official as Honor 20 Lite in Malaysia and the U.K. The handset has arrived as the successor for the Honor 10 Lite phone from last year. The major features of the smartphone feature include dewdrop-style notched display, 32-megapixel selfie camera and Kirin 710 SoC.

Honor 20 Lite Specifications and Features

The Honor 20 Lite comes with a 6.21-inch dewdrop notch screen that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It produces a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. The TUV Rheinland certified eye-care mode cuts down blue light radiation emitted by the display to prevent eye strain.

The 12nm Kirin 710 is present under the hood of the Honor 20 Lite along with 4 GB of RAM. It features an internal storage of 128 GB and is equipped with support for microSD card through second SIM slot for additional storage. The handset includes a 3,400mAh battery that offers a talk time of 22 hours.

The rear shell of the phone sports a triple camera module. It includes a 24-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 120-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The photography features available for the triple rear cameras include AI multi-scene recognition and super night scene mode. One of the USPs of the Honor 20 Lite is that it features a 32-megapixel selfie camera that comes with AI beautification features.

The EMUI 9 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the Honor 20 Lite. For accelerated GPU performance while gaming, the smartphone comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 technology. Apart from rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, the Honor 20 Lite also carries support for face unlock. The connectivity features available on the device include dual-SIM support, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone measures 154.8 x 73.64 x 7.95mm and it weighs 164 grams.

Read More: What does the Honor 20 Pro actually look like? These alleged promo images makes it more confusing

Honor 20 Lite Price and Release Date

The Honor 20 Lite carries a nominal price tag of RM 949 (~$228). In the U.K, it costs GBP 249 (~$325). Its color variants include Phantom Red, Phantom Blue and Midnight Blue. The smartphone will be also coming to other markets such as Europe, Southeast Asia and India in the coming weeks. However, these markets may not receive all the color editions of the Honor 20 Lite.

Gearbest Flash Sales Kicks Off with Great Discounts, Unmissable Deals and More

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Vinay Patel

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May 8, 2019

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest keeps offering amazing promotions, unmissable deals and other great discounts as a matter of usual practice. As part of its recently kicked-off flash sales, Gearbest is now giving its loyal users a chance to get their hands on a wide range of products at unbeatable prices. Dubbed as ‘Affordable Quality, Fun Shopping,’ the promotion page has been split into multiple categories including Mobile Phones, Electronics, Toys, Baby & Kids, etc.

The ‘Flash Sales’ section is cramped with all sorts of items that usually cost a bomb, but are currently available at lowered prices. For the sake of an instance, the Mens Fashion Sports Watch would normally set you back $5.19, but you can buy it for just $4.58, thanks to a 12 percent discount.

Likewise, you can grab a noteworthy 16 percent discount on the Mecool M8S PRO W TV box, which usually retails for $35.67. This 16 percent discount reduces the original asking price of the TV box to just $29.99.

If you’re a brand conscious buyer, you can head straight to the next section called ‘Exclusive Brand.’ The aforesaid category features well-received products from popular manufacturers such as Alfawise, Gocomma, and Utorch just to name a few.

More importantly, these top-branded items are currently up for grabs bearing heavily discounted price tags. For example, the Alfawise U20 Large Scale 2.8 inch Touch Screen DIY 3D Printer normally sells for $333.18 but is currently available for just $ 291.99. This is a noteworthy 12 percent drop in the device’s original selling price.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting for mobile phones prices to drop, now’s the time. A slew of top-end handsets that would normally burn a hole in your pocket is now available at lowered prices under the ‘Mobile Phones’ section.

Top-end electronic items like smart wrist bands, Bluetooth headsets, car DVR cameras, etc can now be yours for slashed prices under the ‘Electronics’ category. You can grab great discounts on toys for kids under the following section called ‘Toys, Baby & Kids.’

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the categories and take full advantage of the discounts before the promotion sale comes to an end.

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Motorola One Vision renders leak punch-hole display design, color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2019

Motorola has couple of new phones waiting to go official such as Motorola One Vision Android One phones and Moto Z4 series of smartphones that includes Moto Z4, Moto Z4 Play and Moto Z4 Force. The Lenovo-owned company is yet to confirm on the launch date of these smartphones. Fresh renders of the Motorola One Vision smartphone have been leaked by a Russian tech site. The new images reaffirm that the One Vision phone will be sporting a punch-hole display. Also, the new images have also confirmed the two color variants of the smartphone.

The Motorola One Vision renders show that the smartphone may debut in Dark Blue and Brown colors. The rear side of the phone seems to be made out of glass. At the top-left of the back panel is a dual camera setup along with its LED flash.

Zooming into the dual camera setup in the above image reveals that it includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.7 aperture and Quad Pixel technology. It is also equipped with OIS. The rear shell of the phone has a logo of the company which seems to be embedded with a fingerprint scanner. The Android One branding can be also seen towards the bottom of the back panel.

Moving to the frontside of the Motorola One Vision, it features a punch-hole display. Previous reports have revealed that the smartphone is equipped with a 6.2-inch display that offers a tall aspect ratio of 21:9. It may carry support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels. The display is surrounded by slim bezels. However, its bottom bezel is slightly thick.

Read More: Motorola E6 specs leaked, may be US exclusive

Leaked information that have surfaced in the recent past have revealed that the Motorola One Vision will be fueled by the Exynos 9610 chipset and it could be backed by a 3,500mAh battery. The SoC of the phone could be supported by 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM. It may hit the market in multiple storage choices such as 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.

The Motorola One Vision is expected to go official on May 15 through an unveil event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The smartphone may release in China as Motorola P40. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone.

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Buy Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro for a Lowered Price of Just $139.99 on Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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May 8, 2019

Huawei unveiled the FreeBuds 2 Pro Wireless Earbuds back in 2018 in a bid to go toe-to-toe with the Apple AirPods. The device supports wireless charging and boasts an impressive array of other functions that offer a superior overall listening experience. Before we delve further into more details about the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro, it might interest you to know that the feature-rich handsfree earphones have gone up for sale bearing a lowered price on Giztop.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Giztop is offering the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro for just $139.99. Moreover, you can choose between black and white color versions. It is worth mentioning here that the device would normally set you back $199.99 on both online as well as offline stores.

The Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro can be effortlessly connected to your smartphone after the first pairing. You just need to flip open the case and follow the prompts displayed on the screen. Aside from that, you can see other details including the battery level and an invitation to pair.

Carrying an IP54 waterproof rating, the FreeBuds 2 Pro is designed to be worn during rain or while working out without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage to it. The FreeBuds 2 Pro employs a combination of voice recognition and “bone sound pattern” recognition so that you can use it as biometric recognition.

Furthermore, it adopts the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and draws its juices from a robust 420mAh battery, which according to Honor lasts 2.5 hours on just a single charge. With the charging case, the battery life can be extended up to 15 hours.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specifications of the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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

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Jeet

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May 8, 2019

Realme, which was earlier a sub-brand of Oppo and is now working independently, recently entered the Chinese market. Realme CEO had also said that the company is planning to launch in Europe by the end of June.

Well, Realme is now entering France in a few weeks. The company has already sent out media invites for a launch event on 24th May in Paris. The first smartphone to get launched is expected to be the Realme 3 Pro.

If the reports are to be believed, then France will only be one of the European markets where Realme is setting its shop. It could soon expand its footprints to Spain and the UK, but there’s no official confirmation yet.

The Realme 3 Pro flaunts a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel that offers Full HD+ screen resolution. The Dewdrop notched display offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8 percent. The display is shielded by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE chipset, which powers the Realme 3 Pro, is coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The SoC includes a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 616 graphics. The highest configuration variant of the phone features an internal storage of 128GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

The dual rear camera setup includes Sony IMX519 as the primary sensor. It has a 16-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, which is assisted by a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The front side of the phone features an AI-driven 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie operating system comes preloaded on the device. The smartphone is packed with a 4,045mAh battery that can be charged through micro USB 2.0. The retail box includes 20W VOOC Flash Charger 3.0. By charging it only for 10 minutes, the phone will be able to deliver a talk time of 5 hours and 2.7 days of standby time.

You can check out our review of the Realme 3 Pro here.

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Realme X, Realme X Youth Edition full specifications leaked on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2019

Realme X will go official on May 15. It is speculated that Realme X Youth Edition (aka Realme X Lite) will be also announced alongside it. Both smartphones have respectively appeared as RMX1901 and RMX1851 on TENAA with full specifications.

Realme X Specifications

The Realme X (RMX1901) measures 161.2 x 76mm. The device is thick as it measures 9.4mm in thickness and is slightly hefty since it weighs 191 grams. It houses a 6.5-inch AMOLED notch-less display that supports 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The RMX1901 is powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. The smartphone boots to Android 9 Pie OS that comes with ColorOS 6.0 UI. The TENAA listing suggests that it does not feature a microSD card.

The Realme X is backed by a 3,680mAh (minimum capacity) battery. There is no confirmation on whether it carries support for rapid charging. For photography, it is equipped with a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel and a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. In China, it will be available in two colors such as Black-Blue and White.

Realme X Youth Edition Specifications

The Realme X Youth Edition (RMX1851) measures 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3mm and it weighs 172 grams. It is equipped with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The RMX1851 smartphone has a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor under its hood. It may release in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device and it carries support for microSD card.

Read More: Realme executive shares live photo of the Realme X

The Realme X Youth Edition has a 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear. For shooting selfies, it has a 25-megapixel selfie snapper. It draws power a 3960mAh battery (minimum capacity). The handset features a rear-facing fingerprint reader. The smartphone may release in color variants like Nitro Blue and Electro-optic Violet in the home market. The Realme X Youth Edition is the very same smartphone that was unveiled as Realme 3 Pro in India in the previous month.

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Google confirms that it is working on foldable smartphone prototypes

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Jeet

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May 8, 2019

Samsung and Huawei have announced their foldable smartphones and Samsung’s phone was about to go on sale but the launch was delayed because of issues related to the phone’s display. However, this is not stopping from other brands to jump on the foldable smartphones bandwagon.

Ahead of its Google I/O 2019 developers conference where the company launched the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphone, Mario Quieroz, Pixel division head said in an interview to CNET that the company has been working with foldable smartphone prototypes from quite some time.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Three-App Multitasking — Samsung Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone

He said, “We’re definitely prototyping the technology. We’ve been doing it for a long time.” However, he also added that “I don’t think there’s a clear use case yet.” Google hinted that it is considering this technology when it announced that Android would natively support foldable smartphones.

Currenltly, there’s no information available about how far Google has gone into prototyping this foldable smartphone and how the phone operates the opening and closing mechanism. Apart from the fact the Google is working on a prototype, nothing is known about this smartphone at this time.

But don’t expect to see a Pixel series foldable smartphone anytime soon. Mario Quieroz said that “We’re prototyping foldable displays and many other new hardware technologies, and have no related product announcements to make at this time.”

Also, it makes sense for Google to wait and see if anyone makes a working foldable smartphone and if it’s popular enough for the company to invest for the commercial production. Currently, foldable smartphones aren’t cheap, with starting price of $2,000, so it remains to be seen how the market reacts to this new form factor of smartphones.

According to a report from Gartner published last month, foldable smartphone sales will reach 30 million units, accounting for 5 percent of the high-end phone market by 2023. It also adds that they will likely be considered a luxury item for years.

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Lenovo to launch a new phone on May 22; Could it be Lenovo Z6 or K6 Note (2019)?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2019

In December 2018, Lenovo had launched the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT as the world’s first Snapdragon 855 SoC powered phone. In April, it had debuted the Lenovo Z6 Pro as its second phone fueled by the same chipset. Today, Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng has confirmed that the company will be holding a launch event on May 22 to announce a new smartphone. There is a possibility that it may unveil the Lenovo Z6 or K6 Note (2019) smartphone.

Cheng’s latest Weibo post reads “See you on May 22” which suggests that Lenovo will be holding a launch event on the said date. In the comments section of the same post, Cheng has confirmed multiple times that the company will be unleashing a new phone. Also, it appears that it will be a non-gaming phone.

Now that Lenovo has already launch a flagship phone, it could be gearing up to announce budget-friendly smartphones. Recent reports have revealed information about two Lenovo smartphones. The first one is L38111 Lenovo phone that has been approved by TENAA. Its TENAA listing carries its full specifications along with its images. It is speculated that this phone could be arriving in the market as Lenovo K6 Note (2019).

The other phone that is expected to go official on May 22 is Lenovo 78121 that was recently spotted on 3C certification site. The 3C listing only confirmed that it will be arriving with support for 18W rapid charging. Lenovo’s Z-series phones from last year have model numbers starting with “L78.” Hence, it is believed that the L78121 could be an upcoming Z-series phone with mid-range specs. Probably, it could be Lenovo Z6 smartphone. It will be arriving as a successor for the Snapdragon 636 powered Lenovo Z5 from 2018 that is equipped with 15W fast charging.

The purported Lenovo K6 Note (2019) will be arriving with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with waterdrop notch. It will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The smartphone will be fueled by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor and it will be running on the latest Android 9 Pie OS. A 3,930mAh (minimum capacity) battery is present the smartphone.

Read More: Lenovo Z6 Pro supports just 18W fast charging but comes with 27W charger

For photography, the L38111 phone features 16-megapixel dual camera and a front-facing snapper of 8-megapixel. The other features of the smartphone include up to 6 GB of RAM, maximum native storage of 128 GB, microSD card slot and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Lenovo is known for announcing multiple phones through its launch event. Hence, there is a possibility that both phones may go official through the May 22 event.

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Get Great Discounts on Xiaomi-Branded Earphones on GearVita [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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May 8, 2019

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on Xiaomi-branded earphones without breaking the bank, we got good news for you.

GearVita is currently doling out noteworthy discounts on a slew of well-received earphones from the Chinese electronics giant. We will shed light on the aforesaid discounts and show how you can save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones

Touted as true wireless earphones, the Redmi AirDots eliminates the need for connection between the left and right headphones without degrading your overall listening experience. Equipped with three earplug models, the headset weighs in at just 4.1 gram.

While the market is brimming with steeply priced Bluetooth earphones that offer comparable features, the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price tag of just $28.99 on GearVita. Note that it usually retails for $45.99.

You can extend this 37 percent discount simply by applying coupon code RSaITRD at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you save $6 more by reducing the retail price of the Redmi AirDots to just $22.99. You can follow this link to grab this discount and use the coupon.

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Xiaomi AirDots Bluetooth Headset

The AirDots boasts an impressive array of features that makes it an irresistible Bluetooth headset. It delivers superior sound output, coupled with unparalleled user experience. It automatically boots and pairs with devices that were previously connected when taken out of the charging box.

In order to and disconnect and switch it off automatically, all you need to do is to place it back charging box. The earphones feature touch panels on both sides so that you can effortlessly answer or reject calls, pause playing, etc.

The feature-laden Xiaomi AirDots surprisingly sets you back $57.99 on GearVita. If you aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money on a Bluetooth headset, you can apply coupon code RAXMairdots and get an extra $28.20 off before placing your order.

In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the Xiaomi AirDots down to just $29.79 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Bluetooth headset and use the coupon for a significant discount.

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Xiaomi Mi Airdots Pro TWS Bluetooth Wireless Earphones

The Mi Airdots Pro employs the left and right split true wireless design that gives you freedom from hassles of wire. It uses acoustic cool tech including a 7mm neodymium iron boron magnetic, titanium plated diaphragm dynamic ring speaker unit and tri-band balance.

The Xiaomi Mi Airdots Pro usually retails for $91.99 on both online as well as offline stores, but you can buy it for a lowered price on GearVita. You can use coupon code GVAIRPro to grab $37 off during the checkout process and reduce your grand total to just $54.99.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Airdots Pro TWS Bluetooth Wireless Earphones and apply the coupon, which is likely to lapse soon.

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Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones (QTEJ03JY)

The Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones uses hybrid technology that combines dynamic driver and balanced-armature driver. While the balanced-armature manages the high-frequency audio, the dynamic driver handles low-frequency audio for a superior 3D surround effect.While the Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones usually carries a $20.99 price sticker, you can get your hands on it for a reduced price from GearVita. In order to save $5, you can apply coupon code ROHybrid2 at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon reduces the original selling price of the earphones to only $15.99.

You can visit this link to take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

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Redmi Snapdragon 855 flagship phone coming with in-screen fingerprint reader and amazing battery life

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2019

Redmi will be soon announcing its flagship phone. However, it is yet to declare its launch date. Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has refuted rumors that the company’s flagship phone won’t be called Redmi X and it will be arriving with a better name. Since then, the rumor mill has claimed that it could be called Redmi K20 Pro or P20 Pro or X20 Pro. While the real moniker is still under the wraps, Lu Weibing is busy teasing on its features. Today, he released a new screenshot of the Redmi flagship phone to confirm that it will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Weibo post that carries the following image reads that Weibing is satisfied by the battery life of the Redmi flagship phone. He added that the battery performance of the smartphone has exceeded his expectations. The screenshot also reveals that the handset will be arriving with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Recent leaks have revealed that the Redmi flagship phone that will be fueled by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform will be featuring a 6.39-inch AMOLED display. The smartphone could be packed with a 4,000mAh battery that may carry support for 27W rapid charging.

The Redmi flagship phone could be featuring a notch-less display phone with a pop-up selfie camera. It may come with a front camera of 20-megapixel. Its rear panel may house a triple camera setup that may include a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens and a super-wide angle lens. The other rumored features of the smartphone include 256 GB of native storage, NFC and 3.5mm audio jack.

Read More: Xiaomi sends the Redmi Note 7 in space to Capture the Earth

Redmi has at least two major phones waiting in pipeline to go official. Apart from launching the Redmi SD855 flagship phone, the Chinese firm is also rumored to be working on a Snapdragon 730 SoC powered smartphone. It is speculated that it could be a less powerful edition of the Redmi SD855 smartphone. Realme will be debuting the Realme X phone with notch-less display and pop-up selfie shooter on May 15. It is speculated to be powered by the SD730 SoC and it is expected to rival with Redmi’s SD730 smartphone. Some reports have claimed that Redmi may hold a launch event on May 13 or May 20 to announce its flagship smartphone.

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Alleged Moto E6 renders leak showing the front and rear designs

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 8, 2019

The Moto E6 series is expected to be launched as a successor to the Moto E5 from last year. The Moto E series is filled with budget models and the Moto E6 isn’t going to be an exception. The renders of the Moto E6 has now been shared by 91 Mobiles which claimed to have had an exclusive look at the renders.

The render shows the next-gen E series phone won’t have the camera hump that has been a regular on previous models over the past few years. The device is also shown to pack a single rear camera placed at the top-right corner, with LED flash placed just below. Although the device is expected to have an 18:9 aspect ratio display, the renders show the device will have thick bezels around the display. The bezels even appear to be thicker than those of the Moto E5.

The device misses out on the fingerprint sensor and even appears to come with a removable plastic back. Since there is no SIM tray cutout, the SIM card and MicroSD cards will likely be loaded through the back panel and as such, the battery will also be removable. The device packs its volume rockers and power buttons on the right side of the display while there is a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top edge.

The Moto E6 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 430 SoC. The chipset may be paired with 2GB of RAM while there will be 16GB and 32GB storage options, both expandable. The device will also sport a 5.45-inch HD+ display, a 13MP f/2.0 SK53L6 rear camera and a 5MP f/2.0 S5K5E9 selfie camera. It will also launch with Android 9 Pie. There’s no word yet on when the E6 will be launched.

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