Samsung officially announces the postponement of Galaxy Fold release

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Apr 23, 2019

There were reports, which could pass for rumours, that Samsung had postponed the proposed Galaxy Fold China launch scheduled to hold on April 26 due to issues with the display. Samsung has now officially released a press statement intimating that the Fold’s release has been postponed indefinitely.

Recall that the Galaxy Fold was released last week to reviewers andthe feedbacks were all not so good. A couple of the units were damaged due to some sort of defective displays. A few of the reviewers damaged theirwhen they attempted removing the protective film on the display, which was easily confused with a disposable screen protector pre-installed on many smartphones nowadays.

Here’s the full statement from the Korean tech giant below:

“We recently unveiled a completely new mobile category: a smartphone using multiple new technologies and materials to create a display that is flexible enough to fold. We are encouraged by the excitement around the Galaxy Fold.

While many reviewers shared with us the vast potential they see, some also showed us how the device needs further improvements that could ensure the best possible user experience.

To fully evaluate this feedback and run further internal tests, we have decided to delay the release of the Galaxy Fold. We plan to announce the release date in the coming weeks.

Initial findings from the inspection of reported issues on the display showed that they could be associated with impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge. There was also an instance where substances found inside the device affected the display performance.

We will take measures to strengthen the display protection. We will also enhance the guidance on care and use of the display including the protective layer so that our customers get the most out of their Galaxy Fold.

We value the trust our customers place in us and they are always our top priority. Samsung is committed to working closely with customers and partners to move the industry forward. We want to thank them for their patience and understanding.

Samsung will take the same to properly ensure that users understand that the protective display layer is not to be removed from the screen. At the same time, it will figure out how to strengthen the display’s protection.“

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Buy Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera for Just $25.59 on GearVita [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 23, 2019

As part of the ‘Mi Fan Festival 2019 Sale’ promo, GearVita is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get their tech greedy hands top-branded cell phones, laptops, tablets, smart devices and a wide selection of other consumer electronic items.

The products featured on the promotion page would normally set you back a pretty penny but thanks to the recently kicked off promo, most of these items have gone up for sale bearing heavily discounted price tags. Aside from various other Xiaomi-branded items, you can buy the Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera at a lowered price.

Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera

The Xiaomi Mijia 1080P IP camera Pan-tilt version is designed to ensure the complete safety of your loved ones. Equipped with built-in 8pcs 940nm IR-cut LEDs and backed by noiseless motor, this surveillance camera is capable of silently capturing night vision images of up to 9 meters.

Moreover, the IP camera adopts a rotatable design that enables it to monitor a wider range in both horizontal as well as vertical direction using the App control. It also features a camouflaged TF card slot that not acts as a storage method but also enhances its overall appearance.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $41.99 price tag the Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera usually carries, you can reduce its original asking price simply by using coupon code GVMIJIC at checkout. The coupon helps you save $16.40 by reducing the retail price of the device to just $25.59 before you place your order.

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OPPO A1k price, design and key specs revealed before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 23, 2019

OPPO has recently launched the OPPO A5s budget-friendly smartphone in India with a price tag of Rs. 9,990. Fresh information reveals that the Chinese firm will be soon releasing an entry-level smartphone called OPPO A1k in India. Since the OPPO A1k hasn’t been announced in any other country yet, it appears that the smartphone will be globally announced in India. The key specifications and pricing of the smartphone have surfaced before its announcement.

OPPO A1k Specifications and Features

91mobiles has shared a leaked poster of the OPPO A1k smartphone. The poster reveals that the smartphone will be sporting a Dewdrop-style notched screen. The red colored rear panel does not feature a fingerprint scanner and it is equipped with a single camera and an LED flash. It means the OPPO A1k will be solely relying on face unlock feature for authenticating the user.

The image reveals that two of the major selling points of the upcoming OPPO A1k is 32 GB of native storage and 4,000mAh battery. Recent reports have revealed that the smartphone measures 154.4 x 77.4 x 8.4mm and weighs 165 grams. Apart from Red, the OPPO A1k is expected to be available in Black color option.

The handset houses a 6.1-inch display that produces HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The MediaTek Helio P22SoC is expected to power the OPPO A1k along with 2 GB of RAM. The configurations of the front and rear cameras are still under the wraps.

OPPO A1k Price and Release Date

The OPPO A1k is expected to land in India with a price tag of Rs. 7,990 (~$115). The smartphone is speculated to go official in India as early as next week.

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Xiaomi expands further in Europe with opening of the first Mi Store in Romania

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2019

Xiaomi is keeping true to its plans to expand further in Europe. The Chinese tech giant has reportedly opened its first Mi Store in Romania. The Mi Store is located at Mega Mall in Bucharest, the country’s capital and the grand opening was greeted with pomp as lots of Mi Fans trooped out to check out the products on display.

The store is well stocked with Xiaomi products ranging from smartphones to headsets, electric scooters, and home appliances. The products were offered at amazing discounts, especially for the early birds. For instance, the first 50 buyers had the opportunity to buy the Mi Mix 3 for RON 2,199 (€460) or the Mi M365 electric scooter for RON 1,799 (€380) and even the Mi 8 Pro for RON 2,099 (€440). There are also special offers on the available products until May 5.

With this new store, we are gradually losing track of countries where Xiaomi officially sells. The tech giant has Mi Stores in Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Germany, Russia, etc. We expect more stores in newer clime to follow in the coming days. We must point out though, that the products that are available on the Mi Store far surpass our expectations. The products extend beyond smartphones, smartwatches to other smart home gadgets, electric bikes etc.

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Xiaomi launches the Populele 2 Smart Ukulele priced at 599 yuan ($89)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2019

Xiaomi has launched the Populele 2 Smart Ukulele. The musical device is a successor to the Populele smart Ukulele that was first launched in February 2017 under the MIJIA crowdfunding platform. The product was well received with almost six times more than the set goal achieved and this may have spurred XIaomi to develop an improved version.

The Populele 2 comes with a more streamlined design which looks modernized and sort f digital rather than like the traditional Ukulele. The first-gen Populele was made from Indonesian rosewood with imported nylon strings. This time around, the Populele 2 Smart Ukulele’s bod is made using high-purity T700 carbon fiber composite material, supplemented with ASA resin, to reconstruct the body process. The body is 360-degree arc rounded and comes in two stylish colour options; Matt Black and White.

This model comes with similar features as the first-gen model and more. It comes with Bluetooth which can be used to interact with the smart “Music CP” app on a smartphone. The app shows the chord that is struck and actually records the same for future reference. It also provides a quide to take beginners through the steps of learning to play the Ukulele.

The app provides video demonstrations for tasks such as fingering, chord progression. It comes with seven pop songs that can easily be learnt in a matter of days. There is also a metronome counter that moves at a rhythm that the player can catch up with learning a new song. If there are persistent errors, the counter slows down the tempo of the song. The training guide is said to have been developed in conjunction with the Berklee College of Music.

The new Populele 2 Smart Ukulele comes with a 599 yuan price tag ($89).

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Chang Cheng reveals the Lenovo Z6 Pro full specs ahead of tomorrow’s launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2019

Lenovo will finally launch the much-anticipated Z6 Pro flagship tomorrow (April 23) in China. Ahead of the launch, Lenovo’s VP Chang Cheng has revealed the full specifications of the model on Weibo. Mr Cheng has been the source of most of the details we know about the Lenovo and this last leak could be termed as “the straw that broke the camel’s back”. As it stands, little is left unknown about the Lenovo Z6 Pro.

The VP shared a screenshot of the “About Phone” page of the Z6 Pro. The screenshot reaffirms the presence of a 6.39-inch water drop notch screen with a 32MP selfie cam and built-in fingerprint scanner. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 which will pair with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. This is definitely likely the topmost variant as there will be other memory variants. The most spectacular feature is unarguably the quad camera setup at the back which is shown to consist of a 48MP + 16MP + 8MP + 2MP camera sensors. The sensors are said to team up to provide the capability for the phone to output images at a resolution of 100MP. The rear camera is also listed to feature the new Hyper Video feature for faster speed transfers and have enhanced macro capabilities.

The screenshot shows the Z6 Pro will have dual SIM capabilities, both 4G, although the device is said to support 5G connectivity. It runs on ZUI 11 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The phone is also listed to pack a 4000 mAh battery as well as Dolby Panoramic Sound for enhanced 360-degree sound and a liquid cooling system.

What’s left is for Lenovo to announce the pricing and availability. Perhaps, we’ll need some explanations on how the 100MP resolution image pans out.

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OnePlus CEO confirms new display technology for the OnePlus 7 Pro

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

Manufacturers keep looking for ways to stand out from the competition. For the upcoming OnePlus flagship, OnePlus boasts the display is a game changer. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus, has confirmed the OnePlus 7 Pro will have an impressive display.

In the interview, Pete Lau confirmed the names of the two phones expected to launch next month are OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. However, only the latter will be coming with this new display that costs them three times the usual budget for display panels.

Mr. Lau was careful not to provide any details of the display but he did say he was stunned the first time he saw it. The OnePlus 7 Pro’s screen will “redefine fast and smooth” and is “super-smooth and very crisp”.

The new display is said to have a refresh rate of 90Hz which is faster than that of most phones right now. OnePlus isn’t the first manufacturer to launch a phone with a higher refresh rate. Sharp, Razer, and ASUS all have phones with refresh rates higher than 60Hz. Except for ASUS, Sharp and Razer’s phones actually have a refresh rate of 120Hz.

As with all new OnePlus phones, this will be more expensive than the last. OnePlus will need to convince buyers that the increase in price is actually worth it. The OnePlus 7 itself won’t feature the new display and leaked specs say it will retain the 20W fast-charging technology of the OnePlus 6T and also have dual rear cameras. The Pro version not only gets a better display but also a bigger battery, three rear cameras, and 30W fast charging support.

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Realme 3 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A60: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 22, 2019

Oppo is ready to dominate the midrange segment of the smartphones market with a brand new device from its sub-brand: the Realme 3 Pro. With its amazing performance and its incredibly affordable price, it may cannibalize the sales of the other best-selling devices in the Asian market, such as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Alongside these two devices, even Samsung is trying to conquer the midrange segment with a new device: the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy A60. Which of these devices will have the biggest success and which is worth buying currently? We can give you an idea about it in this in-depth specs comparison.

Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A60

	Oppo Realme 3 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro	Samsung Galaxy A60
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm, 172 grams	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams	155.2 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm, 162 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie
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 16 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera	Triple 32 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4045 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0	4000 mAh, fast charging 18W	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Are you searching for the most innovative, futuristic and optimized design? Then go for the Samsung Galaxy A60 as it is definitely the most attractive thanks to its punch-hole display. With an in-display camera, it does not need a notch in order to minimize the bezels around the display, and it comes with a very high screen-to-body ratio. But if you are seeking for the best build quality, then choose the Redmi Note 7 Pro as it is water resistant and it is equipped with a strong Gorilla Glass 5 display. Even the Realme 3 Pro has a Gorilla Glass 5 display, but it is not as impressive as its rivals because it is not water resistant, it has a classic polycarbonate design and it does not sport a punch-hole display.

Display

Talking about the displays, Samsung is always the master when it comes to smartphones panels. But not in this case. Unlike most of the other mid-rangers by the company, the Samsung Galaxy A60 has a classic IPS panel instead of a Super AMOLED display. So you will not notice a big difference between the Samsung Galaxy A60, the Realme 3 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. All of them sport an average LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution, so it is essentially a draw.

Specs & Software

Realme 3 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, while Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A60 are equipped with a Snapdragon 675. Are you wondering which SoC is better? It essentially depends on your needs. The Snapdragon 710 comes with a better GPU, so it has higher graphics performance. It is better for gaming and all those activities which require a strong GPU. But in CPU performances and daily use, the Snapdragon 675 is slightly more convincing, despite it belongs to a lower-end series. Realme 3 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A60 all come with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of expandable internal storage, and they are all based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

Realme 3 Pro borrows the primary sensor of its dual rear camera from the OnePlus 6T, so it is definitely an amazing camera phone for its price range. But Samsung Galaxy A60 is even more interesting with its bright 32 MP f/1.7 main sensor and a triple camera including an ultrawide lens. So that is what would I go for: the Samsung Galaxy A60 due to its brighter focal aperture and its ultrawide sensor. But do not underestimate Redmi Note 7 Pro which still comes with an awesome 48 MP dual camera.

Battery

The software optimization will decide everything here, as the Realme 3 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 Pro come with similar battery capacity, as well as a similar hardware department. Unfortunately, we did not test Realme 3 Pro’s battery life, so we can not give a definitive opinion. Given that Samsung Galaxy A60 has a smaller battery, we believe it will lose this comparison.

Price

Realme 3 Pro starts from just €180/$200 (4/64 GB), Redmi Note 7 Pro costs €200/$225 in its base variant and Samsung Galaxy A60 costs €270/$305 (but in the 6/128 GB configuration). At the end of the day, I would go for the Samsung Galaxy A60 for its punch-hole display and ultrawide camera.

Read More: Galaxy A40s and Galaxy A60 launched in China

Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A60: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 3 Pro

PROs

Better GPU
Bigger battery
Faster charging technology
Affordable price

CONS

Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

Good performance
Great price
Big battery
Water resistant

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A60

PROs

Better display
Original design
Nice performance
Great cameras

CONS

Smaller battery

Vivo rolls out Android Pie to NEX A

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

A month ago, Vivo rolled out Android Pie to its 2018 flagship, the NEX S. The update is now rolling out to the Snapdragon 710 version of the phone – the Vivo NEX A.

The update is pretty heavy at 3.30GB and brings a number of new features and a new UI to the device. Some of the new features are baked around the Jovi AI Assistant. There is also a revamped Dark Mode.

The Vivo NEX A has near identical specs to the NEX A. The key differences are the processor and the position of the fingerprint scanner.

The phone has a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED 1080 x 2316 display. It has no notch and very slim bezels, so it settles for a slide-out selfie camera. The 8MP sensor pops out from the left side of the top frame.

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Redmi Y3 gets benchmarked ahead of release

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

The Redmi Y3 will be announced on Wednesday in India. Redmi has already confirmed some of its key features but the processor powering the device remained a mystery. Just a few days to its release, the device has been spotted on Geekbench.

The phone was benchmarked earlier today as the “Xiaomi Redmi Y3”. It runs Android 9 Pie and has 3GB of RAM. However, its processor is listed as the “msm8953” which is also known as the Snapdragon 625.

Don’t fret, the Redmi Y3 isn’t using the same chipset as its predecessor. It is actually powered by the Snapdragon 632 just like the Redmi 7.

Geekbench is known to wrongly identify the Snapdragon 632 as the msm8953. It happened with the Moto G7 Play which actually launched with the Snapdragon 632 and not Snapdragon 625. Also, those scores are higher than those of phones powered by the Snapdragon 625.

The Redmi Y3 will have a 32MP selfie camera, a 4,000mAh battery, and a splashproof coating. It will be available in black, blue, and pink. The phone is expected to launch in other markets as the Redmi S3.

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro massive leak reveals variants and display, camera, battery details

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2019

OnePlus is expected to announce the OnePlus 7 series of smartphones on May 14. The series is rumored to include phones like OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. A tipster had recently shared the camera configurations of the OnePlus 7 Pro. The same leakster has now revealed vital information on the display, camera and battery configurations of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro along with their variants.

OnePlus 7 Key Specifications

The tipster has stated that the OnePlus 7 will be featuring a 6.4-inch display that supports full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Recent leaks have revealed that it will be sporting a waterdrop-style notched display like the OnePlus 6T.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform will be present under the hood of the OnePlus 7. It will be fueled by a 3,700mAh battery that carries support for 20W rapid charging. For photography, the dual camera setup of the OnePlus 7 includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The tipster did not mention whether the OnePlus 7 will be featuring an in-display fingerprint reader.

The OnePlus 7 will be available in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The tipster has also hinted that the Bullets Wireless 2 will be also made available alongside the smartphone.

Read More: Olixar case renders provide our best look at the OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus 7 Pro / Pro 5G Key Specifications

The OnePlus 7 Pro will be featuring a display of 6.7 inches. It is speculated that it could be equipped with a curved AMOLED display manufactured by Samsung. The massive screen will support Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the smartphone will be embedded with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The Snapdragon 855 will be also powering the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G smartphones. The only difference between both phones could be that the Pro 5G will be equipped with Snapdragon X50 5G modem for 5G connectivity. The smartphone will be housing a 4,000mAh battery with 30W Warp Charge fast charging technology.

For capturing selfies, the OnePlus 7 Pro may feature a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. It will be the company’s first smartphone to arrive with triple rear cameras. The triple camera unit may include OIS + EIS enabled 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture with support for 3x optical zoom and a ultra wide-angle lens of 16-megapixel with a field of view of 117 degrees.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to arrive in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB / 12 GB RAM + 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage. It will be releasing in three color options such as Blue, Grey and Brown.

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Vivo iQOO 12GB+128GB variant goes on sale tomorrow for 3698 yuan ($550)!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2019

Vivo went official with its first gaming smartphone dubbed Vivo iQOO in China in March. The model came equipped with the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset and for memory it is available in 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB versions. The BBK subsidiary later announced a 12GB + 128GB variant in China. The device has been on reservations since April 13 and is now set to go on sale tomorrow (April 23) in China via Vivo’s official website.

The new variant will be available in Black and has a price tag of 3698 yuan ($550). This price tag potentially makes the iQOO the cheapest 12GB+128GB variant around.

The Vivo iQOO features a 6.41-inch AMOLED waterdrop-style notched display that supports full HD+ resolution. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform drives the phone along with 4,000mAh battery. The device comes with 44W super fast charging can charge the iQOO to 50% in 15 minutes, and to 100% in 45 minutes. In addition, iQOO is equipped with a multi-layer heat dissipation structure consisting of a 10,000-degree thermal conductivity heat pipe, a curable thermally conductive gel, a high thermal conductivity aluminum alloy frame, and a multi-layer composite graphite heat-dissipating film to achieve better temperature rise control.

The rear shell of the smartphone features a vertical triple camera setup. It includes a Sony IMX363 12-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For capturing selfies, it is equipped with a 12-megapixel front camera.

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OPPO Reno, Reno 10x Zoom India launch rumored in June

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2019

OPPO Reno fueled by Snapdragon 710 and Reno 10x Zoom with Snapdragon 855 SoC and 10x hybrid zoom are the first Oppo Reno series of smartphones that were announced earlier in this month in China. Both smartphones are available for purchase in the home market and they will be debuting in European markets on April 24. A new leak reveals that the company is working on the Indian launch of the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones. The OPPO Reno series of phones are expected to hit the Indian market at the end of June month.

Vivo is expected to release iQOO gaming smartphone in India by the end of May or at the start of June. It is speculated that the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom will be rivaling with iQOO gaming phone in the Indian markets. Last year, the Chinese firm had introduced Realme brand in India for targeting mid-range market. The company is also rumored to debut Reno as a separate brand in India. There is no information available on the price tags of OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones.

OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Specifications

The Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom respectively features AMOLED displays of 6.4-inch and 6.6-inch. Both phones are equipped with in-display fingerprint readers. The Snapdragon 855 powers the Reno X10x Zoom whereas Snadragon 710 fuels the Reno smartphone. Both smartphones are fitted with a uniquely shaped pop-up camera system that includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a LED flash.

The Reno 10x Zoom comes with 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup whereas the Reno phone has 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. These handsets are respectively equipped with 4,065mAh and 3,765mh batteries that carries support for VOOC 3.0 flash charging. In the home market, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage base variants of OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom are respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$447) and 3,999 Yuan (~$596).

Read More: Oppo A5s featuring Helio P35 SoC, dual rear cameras and big battery launched in India for INR 9990 (~$143)

In Europe, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is expected to arrive in 5G version. India may not receive the Reno 10x Zoom 5G edition.

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Mobike and YUUE recycled old bicycles into useful furniture

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 22, 2019

Mobike – world’s largest bicycle sharing company which lend its services to more than 19 countries including China, Japan, Italy, India, United Kingdom, and many others. In 2018, Mobike cooperated with YiCai and YUUE to recycle ever increasing bicycle waste.

Under its full recycling initiative, Mobike recycled the old bikes into useful furniture such as chairs, coffee tables, candlesticks, vertical lights, etc. Mobike follows “3R” principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to benefit from tons of bicycle waste. Mobike follows the waste management principle throughout its R&D, production, operation, maintenance, and recycling. The company regenerates 80% of critical components from the old recycled parts of bikes molded out of magnesium-aluminum alloy.

According to a new report, various daily use necessities are crafted using these old components. Mobike and YUUE product design studio in Berlin, Germany developed a set of new accessories. Weng Xinyu of YUUE design studio designed a total of five new types of furniture. The aim behind to create these products is to “draw public attention to the industry’s flaw and offer an approach on how to generate a surplus by reusing the individual bike parts for furniture production and therefore making it worthwhile for the companies retrieving the bicycles that were towed away.”

The design aesthetics are drawn from its original parts. The useful yet beautiful products are easily designed with basic tools which are available in China quite easily.

Last year, Mobike also partnered with YiCai aiming to reuse or recycle 100,000 old bicycles. The company wants to build new components for smart locks, solar panels, and wheel in compliance with government rules.

Read More: Going green: Samsung products to feature packaging made from sustainable materials

These bike-sharing services majorly evolved to tackle alarming pollution levels and instigate healthy living standards among citizens. Various initiatives across different countries led to a sudden boom in the bicycle sharing companies after 2015.

LG X4 (2019) with Helio P22, dedicated Google Assistant button launched in South Korea

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2019

LG has launched a new budget model in its home market, South Korea. The new model is dubbed LG X4 (2019) and is a successor of the LG X4+ that was launched last year. The X4 (2019) was also earlier launched as the K40 in South Africa and K12+ in Brazil without any changes to the specifications.

The device ticks most of the boxes to be regarded as a decent device even though it is an entry-level model. The phone offers users a number of spectacular features ordinarily you can get only on the more expensive LG models. Some of these features include powerful audio and AI-enhanced software. The phone also features a dedicated Google Assistant button at the left side of the display. The SIM card tray is located at the bottom left corner of the display just under the Google Assistant button and volume rockers which are also on the left side. The power button is on the right corner.

As for the specifications, the LG X4 (2019) presents with a compact 5.7-inch IPS HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Despite the aspect ratio, the phone still has a sizeable amount of bezels at the top and bottom edges like a 16:9 aspect ratio phone. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM. The device packs 32GB of expandable storage.

On the camera aspect, the X4 (2019) packs an 8MP selfie cam with front flash. At the back, there is a single 16MP PDAF camera with LED flash. There is also a fingerprint reader at the back. The X4 (2019) gets its juice from a 3000 mAh. It also features DTS:X 3D Surround Sound audio for enhanced listening experience over headphones via the 3.5mm jack. The phone also packs a quad Hi-Fi quad DAC and MIL-STD 810G certification for increased durability.

The LG X4 (2019) runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with LG UX custom skin on top. The cool device will come in Aurora Black and Platinum Gray colors in Korea. It will go on sale on April 26 with a price tag of 297,000 Won ($260/230).

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Realme 3 Pro 8 GB RAM edition releasing in July

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2019

Earlier today, Realme took off covers from the Snapdragon 710 SoC powered Realme 3 Pro smartphone as well as Realme C2 entry-level phone. Last year, Realme had announced the Realme 2 Pro in 8 GB RAM variant. However, the manufacturer announced the Realme 3 Pro smartphone in only 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. In a conversation with an Indian publication, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company is planning to release an 8 GB RAM version of the smartphone.

Sheth also revealed to the publication that the 8 GB RAM version of the Realme 3 Pro will be made official in July. He did not confirm on the internal storage of the new variant. It may carry an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. Sheth has said that it could be priced around Rs. 18,000. There is a possibility that it may arrive in India with a price tag of Rs. 18,999. It remains to be seen whether it will be available in specific colors or all three color options like the other variants of the phone.

Realme 3 Pro Specifications and Price

The Realme 3 Pro has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel. The Dewdrop notched screen offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 710 SoC and 4,045mAh battery powers the phone. The device is equipped with VOOC 3.0 flash charging.

The rear side of the phone features a 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader. On the front is an AI powered 25-megapixel selfie camera. The ColorOS 6.0 flavored Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device.

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The Realme 3 Pro variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$200) and Rs. 16,999 (~$244). The sales of the smartphone will begin in India on April 29. It will be available in colors like Carbon Grey, Nitro Blue and Lightning Purple.

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Huawei debunks rumor it has postponed Mate X’ release

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

There are rumors that Huawei has postponed the release of the Mate X foldable smartphone to September but insiders have revealed that this isn’t true.

The Mate X is Huawei’s first foldable phone which was announced at a pre-MWC 2019 event in Barcelona. The device, unlike its rival, the Galaxy Fold, folds outwards and not inwards. At the launch, Huawei said the device will be available for purchase by the middle of the year.

Earlier this month, the device was listed on the official online store and the listing revealed it will be available in June. Samsung, on the other hand, already sent out review units to YouTubers and tech blogs. However, just a day after usage, there were reports of damaged displays.

The rumor about the postponement of the Mate X might have surfaced due to the issues with the Galaxy Fold, probably as a way to carry out more tests on the device before release. However, insiders have revealed Huawei will be sticking to its release schedule.

The Mate X has a large 8” flexible display with a 2480 x 2200 resolution. It folds into a phone with a 6.6-inch display on one side and a 6.38” display on the other side. It is powered by the Kirin 980 which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of expandable storage.

Due to its design, the Mate X’s triple rear cameras (40MP + 16MP + 8MP) also double as its front-facing cameras. The device has the Balong 5000 modem inside it which means it supports 5G networks. It also packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for 55W fast-charging technology.

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Honor 8C Phantom Blue edition coming on April 23 for 899 Yuan (~$133)

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 22, 2019

A new color for Honor 8C, called “Phantom Blue” will debut on April 23. Nearly half a year later, Huawei’s subsidiary is adding a new color edition to help boost sales of the device. The phone will come with 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and will retail at 899 Yuan (~$133), reveals an official poster on Weibo.

The Honor 8C was launched last year on October 11th with four color options of Platinum Gold, Magic Night Black, Aurora Blue, and Nebula Purple. The device is available in two different storage variants – 4GB+64GB and 4GB+32GB storage.

The Honor 8C features a 6.26-inch TFT LCD IPS HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1520×720 pixels, pixel density of 269 PPI, and a screen-to-body ratio of 86.6 percent. There’s a notch on the top of the display to host a front selfie camera. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC and coupled with Adreno 506 GPU.

A dual rear camera with a 13 MP primary and a 2 MP depth sensor is present. As like of the Honor 8X, the dual shooters are aligned in a vertical symmetry. On the front side, an 8 MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture is available for beautiful selfies and video calls.

Related: Vivo Z1 Lite vs Honor 8C vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: Specs Comparison

Other features including a 4000 mAh battery with fast charging, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a soft flashlight are present on the Honor 8C. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with EMUI on the top.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro rumor roundup: Specifications, features and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2019

Lenovo will be announcing the Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship phone tomorrow through a launch event in China. The Snapdragon 855 powered smartphone will be arriving as a successor of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT smartphone that was unveiled in December 2018 as the world’s first phone with Snapdragon 855 SoC. Ahead of the launch event, the Chinese manufacture has shared vital information on the specs and features of the upcoming Lenovo Z6 Pro. Here is a rumor roundup on the Z6 Pro to know what to expect from it.

Lenovo Z6 Pro Specifications and Features

The Lenovo Z6 Pro will come equipped with a waterdrop-style notched display of 6.39 inches. The AMOLED display is equipped with sixth-generation in-screen fingerprint reader. The official renders of the phone promise a very high screen-to-body ratio since the display is surrounded by super-slim bezels.The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform present under the hood of the device will be supported by up to 12 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the phone will have 512 GB of native storage. Lenovo had recently shared the AnTuTu benchmarking score of the smartphone. Most flagship phones powered by SD855 have scored lower than 400k. However, the Z6 has reached an average benchmarking score of 403,077. The ZUI11 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The 4,000mAh battery of the device will carry support for fast charging technology. To control the internal temperature, the Lenovo Z6 Pro will be equipped with PC-grade liquid cooling technology.

The Hyper Video AI quad camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel sensor, a 16-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel lens and a 2-megapixel lens is present on the back side of the Lenovo Z6 Pro. The quad camera system is assisted by an LED flash and laser autofocus module. The smartphone will be able to capture images of up to 100 megapixels through software extrapolation.

For capturing selfies, an AI driven 32-megapixel camera will be available inside the front notch of the device. Super slow-motion video shooting, Super anti-shake, super night scene mode, super macro, 8-axis OIS, ultra wide-angle lens and ToF sensor are some of the photography features of the smartphone. Here are some of the impressive night scene camera samples of the Lenovo Z6 Pro.

The company has been touting about the “Hyper Video” camera feature of the phone. Detailed information on it is expected to be revealed through tomorrow’s unveil event. The 4D speaker system of the phone will deliver superior sound output.

The Chinese manufacturer is also expected to announce a 5G edition of the smartphone through tomorrow’s launch event. Nothing is known about the price of the Lenovo Z6 Pro. The predecessor Lenovo Z5 Pro GT was launched in China with a starting price of 2,698 Yuan (~$402). The Z6 Pro GT base model could be priced under 2,999 Yuan (~$447). It is expected to release in at least two color editions such as Black and Teal Blue.

OPPO goes after Xiaomi in Nigeria, set to launch the F11 Pro on April 26

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

Xiaomi has an event in Nigeria on Wednesday, April 24, where it will announce the Redmi Note 7. But it is not the only big Chinese company that has its eyes set on the Nigerian smartphone market. One of its main rivals, OPPO, is also bringing its F11 Pro to the country.

From Selfie Expert to Portrait Master #OPPOF11Pro #BrilliantPortraitInLowLight #OPPONigeriaLaunch pic.twitter.com/JMzqNrioN1

— OPPO Mobile Nigeria (@oppomobileng) April 22, 2019

The OPPO F11 Pro launched first in India last month. Now it is making its way to Nigeria. The mid-range phone is a more interesting device compared to the Redmi Note 7, thanks to its motorized pop-up selfie camera. The F11 Pro (6GB+64GB) is also more expensive, with a price tag double that of the Redmi Note 7 (4GB+64GB version). Both phones share some similarities such as having a 4,000mAh battery and 48MP primary rear camera.

OPPO will announce the F11 Pro at an event in Nigeria on Friday, 26th of April, 2019.

The phone has a 6.53-inch display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution. It is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 processor. Its “Rising Camera” is a 16MP f/2.0 sensor that slides out from the top frame. It also has dual rear cameras – a 48MP f/1.8 primary sensor paired with a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor. It has a fingerprint scanner on the back, dual SIM slot, support for storage expansion, and runs ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie. It also supports VOOC 3.0 (20W) fast charging.

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