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May 24, 2019

Japanese electronics firm Panasonic said on Thursday it has halted the shipment of some components to Huawei and has stopped all business transactions with the firm following the now storied US ban on Huawei. At least, that’s what we thought, as the company has since decided backtracked on that statement, and will continue to supply parts to the embattled Chinese company.

Panasonic sent out an internal notification that it would suspend transactions with Huawei and its 68 affiliates that were banned by the US government. After scrutinising whether it was in breach of US sanctions by continuing to operate with Huawei however, Panasonic announced it would trade as normal with the Chinese company. “Huawei has always been an important partner with Panasonic Corp,” it said in a statement.

“We will continue to sell commodities and provide service to our Chinese clients like Huawei, according to the law and regulations of the country and region which Panasonic Corp is located. By helping China, we will help our business grow in China too.”

Huawei also released a statement thanking Panasonic for its consistent support.

“Panasonic is an important partner of Huawei and the two sides work closely together in various fields,” it said. “All business cooperation between Panasonic and Huawei remains in continuous and normal progress. Thanks to Panasonic for its consistent support to Huawei. At the same time, we would like to thank all the global supplier partners who have supported Huawei’s business development over the long time.”

Even through these slew of massive setbacks, Huawei has yet to truly topple over. It’s quite shocking to see how well they’ve held up, but until we get concrete proof that Huawei can survive well, it’ll still be quite worrisome to watch. For more news on the Huawei ban, stay tuned here on Gizmochina.com.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro Explorer Edition to come with support for 5G connectivity

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May 24, 2019

Lenovo has so far launched two smartphones under its Lenovo Z6 lineup — Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone and the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition, a watered-down variant of the flagship model. Now, the company has another device up its kitty — Lenovo Z6 Pro Explorer Edition.

In a Weibo post from Lenovo’s Vice President Chang Cheng, it has been confirmed that the company has Z6 Pro Explorer Edition, which features support for 5G connectivity. Most of the smartphone manufacturers have launched a 5G variant of their flagship smartphones launched this year.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 5G while Huawei has Mate X and Mate 20 X 5G. Xiaomi had earlier launched the Mi MIX 3 5G while OnePlus has recently announced the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G edition for the European market.

The image shared by the company’s VP on Weibo confirms the 5G availability, making it the first 5G smartphone from Lenovo. The image also shows that the phone has a similar color pattern on the back panel as the standard Z6 Pro model. However, it seems that the Explorer Edition could come with a transparent back panel, similar to the Explorer Edition from Xiaomi.

Apart from the change in the material of the body and support for 5G connectivity, everything else in terms of specifications is expected to be the same as the standard version. It could come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The phone will come packed with the sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader. It is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. There’s also a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

The smartphone’s variants based on the memory configuration are not yet known. It features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded and the phone is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Africa head Wang Lingming dismissed on Molestation Charges

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 24, 2019

Xiaomi Africa head Wang Lingming has been dismissed from service on charges of molestation. The Human Resources Department of Xiaomi Group issued an email to the members of the International Department of the company to announce the dismissal of Lingming. He has been accused of violating the Article 44 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Penalties for Administration of Public Security.

The email states that the company follows a zero-tolerance for such violations. The Chinese firm believes that obeying the law of the country is the most basic requirement for all its employees. After holding discussions with the management members, the International Department of Xiaomi Group decided to detain Lingming from work for five days. The email has not revealed exact details on the molestation charges on Lingming.

Email addressing the dismissal of Wang Lingming

The Article 44 in the Law of the PRC on Penalties for Administration of Public Security reads: A person who molests another person or intentionally exposes his/her body in a public place, if the circumstances are abominable, shall be detained for not less than 5 days but not more than 10 days; if a person molests a mentally disabled person, or a person suffering mental disorder, or a person who has not attained to the age of 14, or commits such act with other serious circumstances, he shall be detained for not less than 10 days but not more than 15 days.

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Before joining Xiaomi Group in the first half of 2017, Lingming had previously served as the first director of the Telephone World Group and Vice President of Tainyu Mobile. He is known for his management experience in the supply chain, marketing, and retail. In the early days of joining Xiaomi, he was General Manager of domestic sales and service department. In 2019, he was transferred to the International Department. He was serving as Vice President of Xiaomi Group and head of the Africa Regional Department.

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Huawei trademarks Hongmeng name, possibly for their upcoming OS

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May 24, 2019

Google cutting off its Android relationship with Huawei in response to a US government ban on the Chinese giant wasn’t much of a surprise to Huawei. We’ve known for a while now that Huawei is in the process of making their own operating system, as confirmed by the company’s own Richard Yu. Today’s patent leak, however, gives us a possible name for the upcoming OS, that being Hongmeng.

The patent listing suggests that Hongmeng will be used as an operating system program, computer operating program, computer operating software, etc. In other words, it’s an operating system, though no other specifics have been revealed. It’s expected to appear later this Fall or early next year for phones, computers, tablets, TVs, cars, and wearables.

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The OS will be compatible with all Android apps and they can also be recompiled to improve performance, like ChromeOS. Samsung has also done something similar in the past with Tizen, but this is different in the sense Huawei’s looking to completely replace Android and other operating systems on other platforms, like Microsoft’s Windows.

With Huawei’s massive and still growing popularity (possibly assisted by the said ban), it’s clear they need to recoup fast. Thankfully, it seems like they’re doing exactly that with all the latest news of their Hongmeng OS and other products. We’re eager to see how Huawei’s own OS turns out in comparison to Android, as well as how it performs in real life.

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Join the Banggood $0.01 Snatch Event and Win Amazing Products

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Vinay Patel

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May 24, 2019

Living up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has kicked off a $0.01 Snatch, giving its loyal users an unmissable chance for winning great prizes.

In order to participate in the event, you need to visit the product details page by clicking on a product. Next, you head straight to the order payment page by placing your order and invite a friend to join your team after making the payment.

The following steps involve your friend opening the app by clicking on the shared link, joining the team and completing the order payment. It is imperative for enough of your friends to join your team before the countdown ends for your team to be eligible for the lucky draw.

Results will be announced one hour after the event comes to an end. While winning order will be shipped, those who did not win or couldn’t complete a team will receive a refund in their BGpay account. If you have used point payment, it is worth noting that the points used will not be refunded.

There is a slew of other things that you need to bear in mind before participating in this $0.01 snatch. First off, you need the app to create and join a team. You can create or join only one group. The stock of products is limited so if you are unable to purchase due to insufficient stock, your order will be refunded to the BGpay account.

It is also worth mentioning here that winners will be selected from all completed teams. Only one member will be randomly chosen from selected teams, while other team members will not receive anything.

For instance, if a snatch round began at 9:00 and ended at 10:00 and there are a hundred prizes for this round with 1000 completed teams, only 100 participants will be selected as winners. A hundred teams will be randomly selected and one member from each of these teams will be randomly selected to win.

The global versions of the Xiaomi Mi Play and the Redmi 7 smartphones are currently up for snatch on the event page. You can click here to visit the event page to participate in the Once Cent Snatch and stand a chance of winning amazing products.

Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition reservations surpass 600,000 on its first day

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May 23, 2019

Lenovo has announced that the Z6 Youth Edition has received well over 600,000 reservations on the first day the device opened for reservation. This underscores the popularity of the model that was launched just a day earlier on May 22.

Lenovo Z6 Youth edition is a trimmed down variant of the Z6. The device comes with a mid-range specs lineup but the pricing once again reflects Lenovo’s practice of offering premium models at affordable prices. The 4GB+64GB version is priced at 1099 yuan (~$159), the 6GB+64GB version is priced at 1399 yuan (~$202), while the 6GB+128GB version is priced at 1699 yuan (~$246).

The Z6 Youth Edition is as premium as it can get. The device is equipped with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch, giving it a 93.07% screen ratio. The display comes with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also supports HDR10. The Z6 Youth Edition gets its power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM as well as 64GB and 128GB storage options. Under the hood of its 7.88mm thick body is a massive 4,050mAh battery that carries support for 15W fast charging via a USB-C port. On the camera end, there is a 16MP front camera located inside the waterdrop notch. At the rear is a 16MP+8MP+5MO triple camera setup.

The device will go on sale for the first time on May 28 at 10 AM.

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Multiple Asus patents for full screen dual slider phones pop up online

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May 23, 2019

Asus, fresh off their recent full screen Zenfone 6 launch, haven’t taken much of a rest. Some leaked Asus patents have appeared online showing 10 different variations of full screen slider designs. They all have a full screen design, with only a narrow bezel remaining on the bottom. They’re mostly quite similar, with the main changes being camera and sensor placement.

These patents show a design that’s quite reminiscent of the Mi Mix 3, slide mechanism and all. They’re even aptly labelled as ‘Smartphone Models With Slider Camera’ and ‘Dual Slider Smartphone Variants’. The first one is the most different, with a small bit at the bottom that seems to house a speaker. An interesting idea, though we question how practical it’d be in day to day use. We’d love to be proven wrong however.

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The rest of the patents are pretty much the same thing, with dual front cameras and all. Perhaps most interesting however are the correlation between these Asus patents and some leaks from Evan Blass. The evleaks pictures show a very similar design and concept to the patents. We even get to see the bottom speakers, which look exactly as you’d expect.

It’s not exactly anything we haven’t seen before, but the fact that Asus is pushing for new ideas is great. Hopefully, we get to see the Taiwanese company come up with something new and fresh in the future, especially since it doesn’t seem they’re running out of ideas. We can’t wait to see what’s next, and we hope it’s just as great as the recent Zenfone 6.

Vivo Z5x Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need To Know about this Battery Monster before Launch!

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Michele Ingelido

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May 23, 2019

The Z series is a recent Vivo line-up of smartphones which already features a good number of devices. The series debuted in mid-2018 and, if we exclude the additional memory configurations, it currently includes 5 smartphones ranging from the Z1 to the Z3x. Tomorrow, after about a year from the debut of the line-up, the sixth phone from this series will be official: the Vivo Z5x. However, you do not need to wait for the official launch to know its specifications. In the past few weeks, several leaks and rumors revealed most of its specs and several renders gave us a glimpse about its design too.

Here is the Vivo Z5X rumor roundup which will tell you everything we know about the device so far.

Vivo Z5x: Design

According to leaked press renders, Vivo Z5x will have a very innovative design, just like most of Vivo’s mid-rangers. But unlike other devices, this one will not come with a pop-up motor or a waterdrop notch. Instead, the handset will sport a punch-hole display with a front camera embedded. Thanks to this solution, the screen will cover most of the front panel with very narrow bezels and a slightly thicker chin. The in-display camera will be placed on the top left corner, unlike the Galaxy S10 series which come with punch-hole cameras on the top right corner.

Vivo Z5x will be available in three color options: Shadow Black, Polar Nightfall, and Aurora.

Of these variants, the third will have a gradient color. According to a recent listing, the first two variants may even be called Extreme Night Black and Phantom Black.

On the right side of the phone, there will be a typical volume rocker paired with a power key, while at the opposite side there will be a dedicated key to summon the Jovi AI virtual assistant. On the back cover which is entirely made of glass, you will find a traditional fingerprint reader. If we move to the bottom side, we can see a speaker grille, a microphone, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB-C port to charge the battery.

Display

The fact that the fingerprint reader of the Vivo Z5x is placed on the back and that it sports a punch-hole screen makes us think that Vivo Z5x will not come with an AMOLED display. And that’s exactly what recent rumors have suggested. Further, note that all the previous devices from the Z series are equipped with IPS displays. So, the phone should sport a traditional midrange-class IPS LCD display which will come with a size of 6.53-inches and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2340 pixels.

Hardware

The hardware department of the Vivo Z5x places it in the upper midrange segment. The handset will sport a Snapdragon 710 SoC by Qualcomm which is currently one of the best midrange chipsets out there, and it will be paired with whopping 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in its most advanced variant. There will also be two more affordable memory configurations with 4 and 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

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Based on the specs sheets of the previous devices from the Z series, we can assume that Vivo Z5x will have expandable storage through a micro SD dedicated slot. Vivo Z5x has been spotted on AnTuTu benchmarking platform with the model number V1911A with a total score of 173,798 points — pretty impressive for a midrange device. The operating system will be Android 9 Pie customized with Funtouch OS as always.

Cameras

The rear side of the Vivo Z5x will house a triple camera setup placed on the top left corner, alongside a dual LED flash. Unfortunately, not much is known about these cameras, but if we had to speculate, the triple setup will be composed of a primary RGB sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor. On the front, we may find an impressive 32 MP selfie camera. But take this info with a pinch of salt as there is no official confirmation, neither a reliable leak proving them.

Battery

The battery will most likely be one of the key features on the Vivo Z5x. Indeed, the handset is expected to come with a huge 5000 mAh battery which will be able to last up to two days on a single charge. The battery will also support an 18W fast-charging technology, not the fastest one but still pretty quick.

Read More: Official Vivo Z5x press renders confirms color variants and triple cameras

Price and Release

Unfortunately, the official pricing of the Vivo Z5x is still under the wraps. The handset was spotted on the famous Chinese store JD.com but it had just a “dummy” price of $1147, so we still do not know how much it will cost. Vivo Z5x will be officially unveiled tomorrow, May 24, at an event in China which will start at 19.30 (7.30 PM) local time, so we will know all the details about its pricing and availability soon.

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Amazfit Bip gets a massive price cut on Amazon – Is a successor coming soon?

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May 23, 2019

It is usually not common for a smartwatch to get up to 20% off its price except a successor is about dropping in most cases. Especially when the device is the hot-selling Amazfit Bip with its amazing design, 30 days battery power and several other amazing features. But that is what is upon us presently as the Huami Amazfit Bip has got a $20 (20%) slash in its price and it looks like it is not a time-limited offer. The Apple Watch look-alike is presently on sale for $79.99 on Amazon as against the $99.99 price tag it adopted when it was launched in the US.

The recent price cut could be an indication that the Xiaomi-backed company may have got a successor in the works. The Bip was released in the first quarter of 2018 and is over one year already since it went on sale. But then, except the company is planning to throw in a surprise, there is no sign a new Huami smartwatch will be dropping soon.

As stated earlier, the Amazfit BIP looks similar to the Apple Watch. This means you can pick this device up if you desire an Apple Watch but can’t afford the high price tag. The BIP comes with a 1.28-inch always-on color touch display with a screen resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. The display is covered by a 2.5D layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It features IP68 dust and water resistance. The Bip also comes with PPG heart rate sensor, tri-axial acceleration sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric pressure sensor, GPS + GLONASS, and more. The device is compatible with Apple as well as Android-based devices.

The smartwatch is powered by a 190mAh battery which promises over 30 days of battery life with normal use or up to 45 days with minimal notifications on a single 2.5-hour charge. However, when using the device with GPS tracking, it only gets 22 hours on a charge.

The device supports activity tracking as well as sports and sleep tracking. Using the device, users can receive notifications for calls, messages, emails, and other apps. With multi-sport tracking, it tracks user’s runs, cycling and more with mapped routes, detailed stats and heart rate zones.

Three of the four color variants — Onyx Black, Cinnabar Red, and Kokoda Green are all available for $79.99 each. The White Cloud variant is presently listed as unavailable. For more details, you can check out our review of the Amazfit Bip.

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Xiaomi sends out invite for Redmi K20 launch, includes boxing gloves

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May 23, 2019

The Redmi K20 will be announced in less than a week. Redmi is marketing the phone as the new flagship killer; and apart from the Demon King mascot, a pair of boxing gloves is another prominent object that has appeared in marketing materials to signify it is ready to take on other flagships.

Redmi has begun sending out invites for the launch which is scheduled for May 28 and the content is quite interesting.

The invite is a large red box with Redmi K20 written in bold white font on one side and an image of the demon king on the other side. Inside the box is a pair of boxing gloves similar to the ones we have seen in teaser posters. The gloves are branded with Redmi K20 and the phrase “Whatever it takes”. It is an unusual item to send as part of an invite but not the most unusual we have seen. Meizu once sent a pair of sneakers as part of the invite for a phone in 2017.

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Amazon reportedly working on a wearable device that recognizes human emotions

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May 23, 2019

Internal documents that leaked from Amazon‘s lab have revealed the e-commerce giant has got a wearable device in the works. The device is described as a health and wellness product and is worn on the wrist but it does more than tracking physical health stats. The document reveals the wearable will be voice-activated and that it recognizes human emotions.

The gadget is said to be the brainchild of a collaboration between Lab126 and Alexa voice software team. Lab126 is the hardware development group that developed Amazon’s Fire phone and Echo smart speaker. The project goes by the code name, Dylan.

The wearable device is designed to work with a smartphone app and it has microphones that are connected to the internal software. Thus, it is able to decode the user’s emotional state from the pitch or sound of his or her voice, the documents and a source familiar with the program revealed. The document also shows that the technology will eventually be able to advise the wearer how to interact more effectively with other persons.

The project is similar to a patent filing which Amazon made in 2017 for a system where voice software uses analysis of vocal patterns to determine how a user is feeling, discerning among “joy, anger, sorrow, sadness, fear, disgust, boredom, stress, or other emotional states.” The patent was only made public last year and its description hints at the possibility of Amazon using knowledge of a user’s emotions to recommend products or to determine responses. A sketch accompanying the patent filing explains that the technology can detect an abnormal emotional condition. The sketch shows a woman telling Alexa she’s hungry, between a cough and sniffling afterwards. The digital assistant, picking up that she has a cold, asks the woman if she would like a recipe for chicken soup. A second patent granted Amazon is of a system that uses techniques to distinguish the wearer’s speech from background noises. This patent will also be integrated on the wearable.

We don’t know the stage the project currently is or if there are plans for it to ever go commercial. We expect Amazon to include it on its first-ever wearable device which should be in the works. We must state, though, that Amazon gives its various teams the free hand to experiment with products, some of which will never come to market. However, work is said to be ongoing on this one and beta testing is presently ongoing, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Official Vivo Z5x press renders confirms color variants and triple cameras

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May 23, 2019

The Vivo Z5x will launch as the first Vivo phone with a punch hole display. The phone will also come with a massive 5000mAh battery that should last up to 2 days on a single charge. Ahead of its release tomorrow, Vivo has released press renders of the phone on its Weibo page. They show the phone in all the color variants it will be available in as well as confirm the design.

The Z5x will come with a display that nearly covers the whole of the front of the device since the bezels have been really trimmed down, save for the chin. It doesn’t seem to be an AMOLED display since Vivo has opted for a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and not the in-display type. The punch hole is quite small and is located at the top left corner.

On the back, the Vivo Z5x is covered in glass too. It will come in three color variants – Shadow Black, Aurora, and Polar Nightfall. There are three cameras and they are stacked vertically atop each other. All three sensors share the same housing with the LED flash and to the right is the fingerprint scanner.

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The phone has its volume rocker and power button on the right side of the frame while a dedicated button for the Jovi AI Assistant is on the left side. We can make out a speaker grille and a USB port at the bottom but we are not sure if it has an audio jack.

Renowned analyst speculates Redmi K20 pricetag

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May 23, 2019

Pan Jiutang, a well known analyst from China, has given a speculation on the possible pricing of the upcoming Redmi K20. For those now in the know, the Redmi K20 is Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi’s upcoming flagship device. It’s touted to come with all the flagship bells and whistles, and has been leaked and teased mercilessly this past month.

According to Pan Jiutang, the Redmi K20 will cost somewhere between 2000 yuan to 4000 yuan. For those of us in the global market, that translates to anywhere between $290 to $580. It’s a disappointingly huge gap, though we personally expect it to fall smack dab in the middle. We imagine a $350-370 pricetag would be a decently fair price.

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The Redmi K20 is set to be the breakout hit device of 2019. So far, it seems fairly far ahead of anything in the mid-range market. Between the in-screen fingerprint sensor and pop-up camera, Redmi seems to have quite the device on their hands. Redmi definitely haven’t been shy about either, they’ve even been poking fun at OnePlus lately! At least they’re not lacking in confidence.

We’re definitely looking forward to see how the device turns out. We have extremely high expectations for the device, and the leaked specs don’t disappoint. All we really can do however is wait for the day when it inevitably launches on the 28th. Until then, stay tuned on GizmoChina for all and any news on the upcoming device.

Asus Zenfone 6 vs Honor 20 vs OnePlus 7: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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May 23, 2019

The ban from the United States did not prevent Huawei to launch its new affordable flagship of 2019: the Honor 20, and the public kept showing a lot of interest for the company at the launch despite the huge amount of issues that ban created. But the Honor 20 is not the only affordable flagship launched in 2019. Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 will be one of its most aggressive competitors: both were launched in May just like the Honor 20, and all these devices are available in the same price range. With this comparison, we will try to make you understand which one offers the highest value for money, at least according to your needs.

Asus Zenfone 6 vs Huawei Honor 20 vs OnePlus 7

	Asus Zenfone 6	Huawei Honor 20	OnePlus 7
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 mm, 190 g	154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm, 174 g	157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 182 g
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Zen UI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 13 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.4	Quad 48 + 16 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP, f/1.7 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4.0	3750 mAh, fast charging 22.5W	3700 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, rotating cameras	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Aesthetically, I define Honor 20 and Asus Zenfone 6 better because of their original form factor. The former eliminates the bezels around the display and the notch thanks to a punch-hole screen which embeds a front camera. The latter is even more innovative with its rotating main cameras which can also be used as selfie cameras. Thanks to this solution, the screen-to-body ratio of the Asus Zenfone 6 is very high and there is a full screen display even without a notch. The phone also comes with an outstanding build quality thanks to its Gorilla Glass display and back cover. I personally prefer the Asus Zenfone 6, but some may like the Honor 20 due to its more attractive glass back and its very compact dimensions compared to its rivals.

Display

Despite having a traditional IPS display instead of an AMOLED panel like most of the actual flagships, the Asus Zenfone 6 is still able to deliver the best viewing experience. The panel has very realistic colors and it supports both the HDR10 technology and 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. OnePlus 7 has an AMOLED display, but it can not provide the same color accuracy. On the other hand, it offers an in-display fingerprint reader. Given that Honor 20 is equipped with a midrange-class IPS panel which is also smaller and less comfortable for advanced users, Asus Zenfone 6 wins the display comparison.

Hardware/Software

Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 come with exactly the same hardware department composed of a Snapdragon 855 chipset by Qualcomm, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. But despite both are among the fastest flagships and they have the same components, the OnePlus 7 will likely be faster due to its better software optimization and a user interface close to stock Android. But we still did not test the Asus Zenfone 6, so it is too early for a definitive verdict. Also note that the Asus Zenfone 6 has expandable storage (up to 1 TB), while OnePlus 7’s storage is not expandable.

Camera

At least judging from the specs on the paper, Honor 20 has a more complete and versatile camera side which should click more interesting photos than Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7. On the rear side, it boasts a quad camera setup composed of a main 48 MP sensor, a 16 MP ultrawide lens, a dedicated macro camera and even a depth sensor. On the front, you get an amazing 32 MP selfie camera.

Battery

If we consider all the real last-generation flagships, Asus Zenfone 6 is the one with the longest battery life. Thanks to a huge 5000 mAh battery, it can always last two days. OnePlus 7 and Honor 20 should come with just marginal differences in battery life.

Price

Both Honor 20 and Asus Zenfone 6 are priced just €500/$555 in their base variants, while OnePlus 7 starts from €550/$611. Overall, I personally define the Asus Zenfone 6 a more interesting device due to its amazing display, its huge battery, innovative design, and stereo speakers.

Read More: ASUS Zenfone 6 arrives with Flip Camera, 5000mAh battery, and SD855 for €499

Asus Zenfone 6 vs Huawei Honor 20 vs OnePlus 7: PRO and CONS

Asus Zenfone 6

PROS

Flip up rear cameras
Good display
Micro SD dedicated slot up to 1 TB
Huge battery
Stereo speakers

CONS

Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 20

PROS

Compact
Affordable
Amazing cameras
Thin body

CONS

No micro SD
IPS display

OnePlus 7

PROS

Nice display
High performance
Under display fingerprint reader
Stereo speakers

CONS

No MicroSD

New update improves Galaxy S10 series’ cameras

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May 23, 2019

Software updates are able to do a lot to improve how a phone’s camera performs. It can also bring new features that didn’t originally ship with the phone. Samsung‘s Galaxy S10 series is the recipient of a new update that greatly ups the camera performance.

The new update which is already rolling out in Switzerland fixes the Night Mode of the phones. Noise has been reduced and the duration the shutter stays open has been increased. The biggest upgrade is the ability to take pictures in night mode using the ultra-wide angle camera. You get brighter images in this mode than the regular night mode but there is more noise. SamMobile has camera samples you can view.

Another new feature is the ability to take Live Focus photos with the ultra-wide lens or telephoto lens on the S10 and S10+. This feature was originally only available to the Galaxy S10 5G. With the option to use the telephoto lens, you can now take bokeh photos without moving closer to the subject.

Two major UK carriers drop plans to sell Huawei’s 5G phone

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May 23, 2019

The recent decision by the US government to ban Huawei from using US technology is having some ripple effects far more than we envisage. A host of companies outside the US have cut ties with Huawei, the latest being ARM. These developments will, no doubt, have some effects on the company’s smartphone sales outside China. While Huawei strategizes on a way out of this dead end, two major UK carriers who had concluded plans to sell Huawei 5G phones when they roll out their 5G networks have decided to put such plans on hold.

UK carrier EE had today announced that its 5G network will roll out next week as UK’s first. The company also released a number of 5G phones that would be on offer and this includes the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, LG V50 ThinQ 5G, and the Oppo Reno 5G. Huawei’s first 5G phone, the Mate 20 X was originally on the list but says it is putting the Mate 20 X release on hold due to the uncertainty surrounding Huawei’s current situation. EE disclosed in a statement that Huawei’s 5G offerings won’t be launched until it receives “the information and confidence” that customers who purchase the smartphones will be supported “for the lifetime they’ve got the device.” This is in reference to Google announcing that current Huawei models won’t get security updates. That decision has been postponed temporarily but the future is still uncertain.

In addition, UK carrier Vodafone announced that it will be putting Huawei Mate 20 X 5G pre-orders on hold for the time being. The company stated that it “is a temporary measure while uncertainty exists regarding new Huawei 5G devices.” While other European carriers are yet to announce their decisions, we expect this to spread in no distant time except US and China reach a settlement before the expiration of the 90 days extension.

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Mi Sunglasses now on sale in India

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May 23, 2019

It is Summer in India which means more sunlight than other seasons of the year and therefore more UV rays penetrating your eyes. To protect your eyes when you are outdoors, it is advised you get a pair of sunglasses. Xiaomi makes sunglasses as one of its lifestyle products and they are now available for purchase in India.

At the moment, it has just two versions available – the Mi Polarized Square Sunglasses which comes in Blue and Gray and the Mi Polarized Pilot Sunglasses which comes in Blue and Green. Both glasses are priced at INR 899 (~$13) and INR 1099 (~$16) respectively, INR 100 (~$1.43)off their original prices.

Mi fans, #MiSunglasses are now on sale for the first time ever on https://t.co/D3b3QtmvaT. So go #WearYourSwag with the UV protected polarized lenses.
Get yours here – https://t.co/Yn7QgU0F1O pic.twitter.com/52SWwZFT74

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) May 23, 2019

The two sunglasses use TAC polarised lenses that are designed to eliminate glare, polarized light, and harmful UV rays. They have UV400 protection which provides 100% protection against UVA, UVB, and UVC rays up to 400nm.

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The square sunglasses have TR90 frames that are durable, flexible and lightweight while the pilot sunglasses have 304H Metal frames that are also lightweight, flexible, and durable

OnePlus 7 Pro is the ‘fastest selling ultra-premium smartphone’ on Amazon India

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May 23, 2019

OnePlus announced the new flagship series – OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro earlier this month. OnePlus 7 Pro went on sale in India from May 16 via Amazon. The interested users can also get it from OnePlus online store, and offline retailers such as Croma, MyJio and Reliance Digital outlets.

The newly revealed smartphone has created a record for being the fastest selling ultra-premium smartphone within a week on Amazon India. The e-tailer revealed that OnePlus 7 Pro is the highest selling smartphone in Rs. 45,000+ (~$642) segment. Amazon does not publish the actual numbers.

OnePlus 7 Pro was launched alongside OnePlus 7 at three simultaneous events in New York, London and Bengaluru. It features a 6.67 inch Quad HD+ fluid AMOLED display with the 90Hz refresh rate. 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. A 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera is present on the front.

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with 6/8/12 GB RAM modules. Unlike the Dash charging on OnePus 7, the company added Warp Charge 30 that can charge half its battery within 20 minutes. Its display received an A+ rating from DisplayMate.

Read More: Where to Buy OnePlus 7 Pro Smartphone at an Unbeatable Price

It is currently available in Mirror Grey color with 6GB RAM + 128 GB for Rs 48,999. Whereas, the 8GB RAM + 256 GB variant is retailing at Rs 52,999 and 12 GB + 256 GB for Rs 57,999 in Mirror Grey and Nebula Blue color options. The third variant bearing Almond color with 8GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage will surface next month.

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Apple sends out invites for WWDC 2019; iOS 13, new MacBook expected

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May 23, 2019

Apple has sent out invites to this year’s edition of its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote scheduled for Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m. Pacific. The conference will hold in San Jose, California and will end on June 7.

The week-long event brings together Apple’s developers and will have as its focus, Apple’s OSes which power iPhones, iPad, Macs, Apple Watches and Apple TV set-top boxes. The major highlight, though, is the opening day when Apple holds a keynote that will be streamed live. During the keynote event, Apple will take the veil off the new features that would accompany its next-gen iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.

Despite software being the major focus of WWDC, Apple has in the past announced a couple of new hardware at the developers’ conference. For instance, the HomePod speaker was first introduced at the 2017 edition of WWDC as well as the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, the iMac Pro desktop and updated versions of the MacBook lineup. Last year, Apple announced UIKit, a developer tool that lets software makers more easily bring their iOS offerings to the Mac. Work with UIKit was expected to begin in earnest in 2019, so this year’s WWDC will likely provide Apple with the opportunity to show off some of the progress so far.

Most importantly, Apple will also give us a sneak peek of the iOS 13 which is the next version of the custom operating system software for iPhones and iPads. If Apple sticks with its schedule from previous years, then the public beta of iOS 13 will start rolling a few weeks after WWDC ends. Among the new features expected on iOS 13 is a dark mode that makes it easier to see your device screen at night while reducing battery consumption. There’s also likely to be many iPad-specific improvements in iOS 13 since last year’s iOS 12 didn’t bring many features to Apple’s tablet lineup.