Lenovo Z6 Pro camera samples showcase its day and night time prowess

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Apr 19, 2019

Lenovo’s VP Chang Cheng has garnered a notorious reputation for overhyping the company’s products. But the upcoming Lenovo Z6 Pro seems to be a genuine flagship phone in the making. The Z6 Pro’s details have been revealed over time, including a quad-camera setup that has the potential of capturing photos at up to 100MP resolution despite having a 48MP main sensor. While we wait for the device to be launched on April 23 to find out how that will be possible, Mr Cheng has shared a couple of sample photos shot by the Z6 Pro.

The samples were captured both at night and in the day time, including during sunrise and sunset. Since it was posted on Weibo, the EXIF data of the pictures are missing. So we can’t authoritatively confirm if the Z^ Pro indeed captured the pictures. However, the samples look quite stunning, enough to compare with the cameras of other flagship models around.

Apart from the camera samples, a video showcasing the macro photography prowess of the Z6 Pro’s camera was also posted on Weibo. The video has also been converted to a YouTube video. Although we haven’t seen a phone camera with this feature, the output looks interesting. We can’t say if this feature uses the periscope zoom or a different kind of technology. It is also possible that it is software driven.

Lenovo has a whole lot of explaining to do regarding the camera prowess of the Z6 Pro and we can’t wait to get the details on April 23. Check out more camera samples from below.

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Huawei unveils four new engine series products for the smart-era IP network

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 19, 2019

Huawei held its annual Global Analyst Summit 2019 on April 16 – 18. During the event, the tech giant announced its new brand strategy for IP networking. It also unveiled four new engine series products for the IP network in the smart era.

Kevin Hu, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, made the announcement of the company’s latest brand strategy for IP networking. The new strategy was necessitated by projections that with the advent of 5G, cloud, and AI, hundreds of billions of production and office terminals will collaborate and unite with each other, and the entire enterprise services will migrate to the cloud. With AI adoption expected to reach an estimated 86 percent by 2025, it is expected that there will be many potential security issues to be addressed. The company believes that the intelligent IP networks built with the four-engine series products can continuously empower users with business intelligence.

The four new engine series products for the IP network are AirEngine, CloudEngine, NetEngine, and HiSecEngine. Here’s how Huawei describes them;

AirEngine: Huawei first Wi-Fi 6 commercial product builds on 5G strengths of Huawei. It has passed the highest performance verification of the Tolly Group, an international authoritative test organization. Huawei 5G smart antenna and intelligent application acceleration technologies increase the Wi-Fi coverage area by 50 percent, shorten the Wi-Fi network latency to 10 milliseconds, and achieve an optimal mobile experience.

CloudEngine: Huawei’s embedded AI chip and unique AI algorithm enable zero packet loss and the fastest forwarding performance in the industry, successfully leading data centre networks into the AI era. Huawei campus switches stand out with the highest forwarding performance, and they build on AI-powered application identification and dynamic network algorithms to build a packet loss-free, high-quality campus network. The distributed AI O&M architecture can reduce fault identification from minutes to seconds, shorten automatic fault location from hours to minutes, and reduce OPEX by 40 percent.

NetEngine: Huawei NetEngine intelligent metro routers have the largest capacity in the industry, are SRv6 ready, and offer full-lifecycle intelligent automation. With NetEngine, one network can carry B2B, B2C, and B2H services. It provides intelligent connections and application-level SLA assurance for many vertical industry applications, building a solid digital foundation for the 5G era. Huawei next-generation NetEngine AR6000 series SD-WAN routers use a brand-new architecture and are designed with rich hardware acceleration engines and unique Ultra-Fast forwarding algorithms, improving SD-WAN performance to three times the industry average. All these merits make them ideal WAN edge routers with the fastest speeds and optimal experiences.

HiSecEngine: Based on core concepts of Huawei’s HiSec security solution, this high-performance network security engine accurately identifies unknown threats to ensure always-on core services. It provides an intelligent defence system to protect the fully connected, digital world.

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SOOCAS S3 electric razor with car suspension damping technology launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 19, 2019

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company SOOCAS is known for its electric toothbrush models but the company has now diversified into the production of other electronic products such as the SOOCAS H3 Anion hair dryer. The SOOCAS S3 electric razor has just been launched as its latest product and is the first electric razor model from the company. The major highlight of the razor is the damping technology which it utilises. This is similar to the car suspension technology. This should ensure the face is cleanly and smoothly shaved.

The SOOCAS S3 electric razor uses SOOCAS’s self-developed SOOCAS IFT-omnidirectional suspension technology. This said to be based on a 360° omnidirectional floating whereby the shock absorption suspension is located at the upper and lower sides of the cutter head. This greatly reduces facial pressure and makes the shaving process smoother.

The double-edged blade is matched with the double-ring knife net design, and the amount of input is increased by 50%. At the same time, the 0.8mm auxiliary knife will lift the beard at the top first, and then the main knife will quickly cut off the hair from the base. Thus, the shaving is cleaner and thorough.

The design of the SOOCAS S3 electric razor isn’t very different from that of other models in the market. The body is tough, angular and well-designed. The back curve is designed to fit the palm of the hand and is covered with multi-layer paint. The push-type switch adds a brushed concentric texture, and the stand-up design is more convenient. It is charged with a Type-C data cable and is fully charged in just 60 minutes. A fully charged battery can last for up to two months. Anyway, that’ll depend on the frequency and duration of daily use.

As for the price, the SOOCAS S3 electric razor comes with a 249 yuan price tag. It is presently on pre-order and there’s a 50 yuan slash in the pre-order price, taking down to 199 yuan. The device will go on sale at 10 AM on April 23.

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Huawei not owned by its Employees, State Ownership likely: Research Paper

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 19, 2019

In the past couple of years, Huawei has been under scrutiny, especially regarding its possible ties with the Chinese Government. The company has dodged these claims so far by repeating that it “is a private company wholly owned by its employees,” with an “Employee Shareholding Scheme that involves 96,768 employee shareholders.”

While that might have cooled down some questions about the company’s ownership structure for the time being, a new research paper, titled ‘Who Owns Huawei?’ and published by Christopher Balding of Fulbright University Vietnam and Donald C. Clarke of George Washington University Law School questions the validity of Huawei’s employee ownership claim. The research paper reportedly used publicly available resources to chart out Huawei’s ownership and control structure. The paper concludes that Huawei is not actually owned by its employees, unlike what the company has claimed time and again.

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The research paper throws light on the fact that 100% of Huawei is owned by a holding company called Huawei Investment and Holding. Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei actually owns only about 1.14% of this holding company, while the remaining ~99% is owned by an entity called ‘trade union committee’.

The paper adds that Huawei hasn’t revealed anything about this trade union committee, either about its members or its decision-making process. The usual nature of trade union committees in China further fuel the mystery about this entity.

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The authors argue that “Given the public nature of trade unions in China, if the ownership stake of the trade union committee is genuine, and if the trade union and its committee function as trade unions generally function in China, then Huawei may be deemed effectively state-owned.”

READ MORE: US-based MIT terminates partnership with Huawei and ZTE

So, the authors claim that we can’t completely rule out the possibility that Huawei may indeed be owned or controlled by the government.

As for the 96,768 employee shareholders often mentioned by the company in reports, the paper states that they just participate in the profit-sharing scheme and not in the decision making of the trade union. They have nothing to do with financing or control. The paper further adds that these shares are canceled when an employee leaves the company.

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Huawei did respond to this study to telecoms.com refuting the claims by saying that they are based on unreliable sources and speculations. Find an excerpt of the statement below.

“This report, released by Professor Christopher Balding and Professor Donald Clarke, was based on unreliable sources and speculations, without an understanding of all the facts. They have not verified the information in the report with Huawei, and their conclusions are completely unsubstantiated. Huawei is a private company wholly owned by its employees. No government agency or outside organization holds shares in Huawei or has any control over Huawei.

If you are interested in reading more about this study, hit the source link down below.

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Honor 20i AAPE X Special Edition launched for 2199 Yuan (~$327)

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 19, 2019

Just a couple of days after Honor 20i launch in China, Huawei’s subsidiary launched a new Honor 20i Aape Special Edition for 2199 Yuan (~$327). At the Honor 20i launch event in Beijing, the company already confirmed new cooperation for the special edition device.

Honor 20i Aape x Special Edition is available in two color options of Jungle Powder and Magic Blue. To keep in contrast with the theme, the special edition is decorated with large camouflage elements and avant-garde color blocks. AAPE’s classic logo of moon face is present on the bottom rear side of the device. Along with the new camouflaged design, it is available with 6GB RAM + 256 GB internal storage.

New high-end technology is used to design the new Honor 20i AAPE x Special Edition. Device’s boot animation, screen wallpapers, and other user interface elements are specially designed to match AAPE’s iconic elements. The new device endeavors HonorTechChic technology aims to bring a blend of technology at its core and modern aesthetics for its design. The new colorful elements and high-end technology is termed as “HonorTechChic.”

Huawei 20i AAPE X Special Edition Specs

As far as the specs are concerned, the Honor 20i AAPE special Edition features a 6.21-inch FULL HD+ IPS LCD with a waterdrop notch. The 19.5:9 display aspect-ratio facilitate the device to attain 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710 Processor powers the smartphone. To make gaming experience smoother, it carries Game Turbo 2.0.

There’s a triple camera module which includes a 24-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, a 32-megapixel front-facing camera is present with AI beautification features.

It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.0 UI operating system making the experience better. Other specifications include a 3400 mAh battery with 10W fast charging, hybrid SIM slot, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack and WiFi.

Read More: Honor 20i vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Huawei Enjoy 9s: Specs Comparison

In addition to Honor 20i AAPE Special Edition, it is available in three standard colors of Gradient Red, Gradient Blue, and Magic Night Black. Further, a 4GB+128GB, 6GB+64GB variant is retailing at 1599 Yuan (~$238); 6GB+128GB for 1899 Yuan (~$283) and 6GB+256GB is available for 2199 Yuan(~$327).

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Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL render leaks ahead of launch next month

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Jeet

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Apr 19, 2019

Google is all set to launch its all-new mid-range smartphones — Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL next month. The company recently shared a teaser online which says that something new is coming on May 7th.

As the teaser was for the hardware store, it’s pretty clear that the company is hinting about the launch of its much-awaited Pixel-series mid-range smartphones. Now, ahead of the launch of these smartphones, renders of both the devices — Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have surfaced online.

The render shows that the device will come with large bezels surrounding the display. The display doesn’t feature any kind of notch. Also, the devices will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is placed on top of the phone.

In terms of design, both smartphones — Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are almost similar. They both also seem to contain the same-sized bottom bezel (chin), which houses a single speaker.

As per the previous leaks, the Google Pixel 3a will be coming with a 5.6-inch display having 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution while the Google Pixel 3a XL will feature a 6-inch display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution.

Both the smartphones are expected to come packed with 4 GB of RAM — same as the standard Pixel 3 series phones, and will come with 64 GB of internal storage. The Pixel 3a is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 670 SoC, the XL variant is expected to have Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset.

Reports indicate that the mid-range devices will also come with the same 12.2 MP dual-pixel rear camera found on the premium Pixel 3 lineup. The overall camera experience is likely to be what Google mostly focuses on its smartphones.

With multiple leaks of both the devices revealing design, specifications, and features, the only thing left to know about the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL is the pricing and availability details. And it seems that we’ll come to know that on 7th May.

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Vivo to bring Funtouch OS 9 Public Beta for majority of its 2018 devices by July

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 19, 2019

Last month, the Chinese smartphone maker launched Funtouch OS 9 featuring various new improvements with the Vivo X27 series. Android Pie based Functouch OS 9.0 brings new features such as Always-On display, revamped UX, dark mode and several performance tweaks. The new custom UI from Vivo is coming soon on all devices launched last year.

According to a launch schedule of the new OS, all the major Vivo devices including Vivo X21/X21UD/X21s/NEX A/NEX S/NEX dual-screen version and Z3i will get the update by July 2019 whereas the public beta is already under development for Vivo X21i/ Z1i, X23 and X23 Symphony devices. Vivo Z23 Public Beta will go live by the end of July this year. The company did not reveal any update timetable for older devices.

The new Funtouch OS is based on Android Pie and carries heavy customizations as like of previous alterations. The smartphone maker added 72 features and 55 under-the-hood optimizations. The User Interface is tweaked to bring improved user experience with better typography, icons, and animations.

The roundness across icons and along curves make it optimized for FullView display smartphones. The new wallpapers and apps interface is improving the overall productivity of the device. Features like Always-On display and Dark Theme facilitate users. Funtouch OS 9.0 brings more clarity and accuracy in comparison with its old editions.

Read More: Vivo Y17 debuting soon; Leaked poster reveals triple rear cameras and design

We have to wait for a couple of months before the company starts development on old Vivo devices. By the way, how many of you are waiting for the new FunTouch OS update?

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Meizu applies for a pop-up camera smartphone design patent in China

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Jeet

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Apr 19, 2019

Meizu, the China-based company which is all set to launch its Meizu 16s smartphone in its home country in the coming days, is reportedly working on a smartphone with a pop-up front-facing camera design.

The company has applied for a patent design to the China Intellectual Property Office in which the smartphone is carrying a pop-up mechanism that houses the front-facing camera. The patent describes the usage of a few components for this mechanism, including a cover, camera, middle frame, and a motor.

While this design is not unique, but its good to see that Meizu is also planning to jump on the experimental smartphones bandwagon and start working on a smartphone with a pop-up front-facing camera.

Vivo was the first smartphone company to come up with such a design with its Vivo Apex smartphone, aiming to offer a higher screen-to-body ratio. Later, the phone was launched commercially as the Vivo NEX.

Recently, Oppo and Vivo both launched their premium mid-range smartphone with a pop-up camera design — Oppo F11 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro. Next month, OnePlus is also expected to launch the OnePlus 7 Pro with similar pop-up camera mechanism.

However, the patent design does not mean that it’s final that the company will actually launch a smartphone with such a design. It’s just an indication that the company is exploring the idea of a smartphone with pop-up camera design.

Meanwhile, Meizu is currently gearing up to launch its Meizu 16s smartphone on 23rd April in China. Today, the company confirmed that the smartphone will come with a 48 MP primary sensor in the triple camera module with OIS and anti-shaking support.

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YotaPhone Maker declared bankrupt by Cayman Islands Court

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 19, 2019

Yota – a dual display smartphone manufacturer, goes bankrupt as declared the Cayman Islands Supreme Court in a recent ruling. According to the local newspaper, Cayman Islands Gazette, Yota requested for liquidation per local laws a few days ago.

The court appointed FTI Consulting employees – David Griffin and Joshua James Taylor as the Joint Official Liquidators of the company. Yota creditors have 21 days to establish any title they may have under the Companies Law. Failing to comply with the order within the given time, the creditors will be excluded from any benefit or distribution made.

Hi-P Electronics, a Singaporean company and display supplier of Yota Phone also filed a lawsuit against the company for not fulfilling the subscription contract. After the initial settlement of $17 million, the Hi-P electronics still cites non-settlement of claims.

Yota Phone was established in 2011 to develop new generation modems, routers, smartphones. It was developed by the Russian telecommunications company Скартел and is licensed under the Yota trademark. They partnered with various companies to supply its network equipment before testing their hands in the smartphone market. The company’s Yota Phone – dual displays smartphone gave wings to Yota’s smartphone division. Later, Yota announced some more smartphones but failed to keep with the users’ aspirations.

Read More: YotaPhone 3 is Official with $360 Pricing; Features Like Dual Screens, SD 625, 4 GB RAM

With a stake of over 50%, the Chinese Consortium including Trinity World Management and China Baoli has a controlling stake. Precisely, the Chinese Consortium holds more than 50% stake whereas the Telconet (company’s initial majority shareholder with 64.9% stake back in 2013) still has a stake of around 34.9%.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition Smartphone Goes Up for Pre-Order On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 19, 2019

Oppo unveiled its hotly-anticipated Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphone earlier this month. Loaded with awe-inspiring features and top-end specifications, the recently announced handset has gone up for pre-order on Giztop.
Multiple variants of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphone including 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, 6GB RAM+256GB ROM, and one that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity are now accepting pre-orders on the Chinese online store.

The phone comes in three appealing color versions including black, green and fog sea green.

The 6GB RAM+128GB model is available in black and green color versions carrying a $689 price tag. The 6GB RAM+256GB ROM variant, on the other hand, would set you back $769. Those willing to shell out $819 can choose between the black and fog sea green color versions of the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model. Here are the features the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphone has to offer:

6-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels
In-display fingerprint scanner for added protection
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core 2.8GHZ processor
Adreno 640 GPU
Sony IMX586 48MP+13MP+8MP Triple rear cameras
16MP front AI selfie camera
Color OS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 (Pie)
4065mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging
Support NFC, L1 + L5 dual-frequency positioning

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphone and pre-order your favorite model of the phone without wasting time.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone’s key specifications revealed

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Jeet

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Apr 19, 2019

Lenovo recently confirmed that the Chinese company’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro will be officially launched on 23rd April. Ahead of the phone’s launch, a lot of details have been revealed online.

Now, the company has shared a new image of the smartphone on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, revealing major hardware specifications of the device. It shows the phone with four camera sensors on the back and confirms that it’ll have AI-powered features.

It also mentions that the smartphone will come with eight-axis optical image stabilization. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core flagship chipset, which is powering most of the flagship smartphones launched this year.

This will be the company’s second smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, after the launch of Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, which also comes with up to 12 GB of RAM.

The company further adds that the phone will come with a PC-class liquid cooling technology, allowing the device to run at a constant high speed. As for the battery capacity, it is now confirmed to pack 4,000mAh battery.

The primary camera sensor on the back side will be of 48-megapixels and the company has also confirmed that the phone will be capable of taking 100-megapixel photos, making it the first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC to do so.

Last week, the company’s executive had posted a screenshot of the phone’s network icons on Weibo, confirming that the upcoming flagship smartphone, Z6 Pro, will come with support for 5G connectivity.

Recently, it was leaked that the smartphone will come with a waterdrop notch display and will offer 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Further, the phone will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro, the upcoming flagship smartphone from Lenovo, is scheduled to go official on 23rd April. However, ahead of the launch, the smartphone has been made available for reservations through the company’s official website and JD.com in China.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and OnePlus 6T Smartphones At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 19, 2019

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for smartphone prices to drop, now’s the time!GeekBuying has teamed-up with leading handset manufacturers to launch its ‘Smartphone Flash Sale,’ wherein you can grab up to 50 percent off on a wide range of well-received mobile phones. Moreover, select mobile phones have been assigned coupons that can be used to avail additional discounts at checkout.

For instance, the Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone that usually retails for $625.99 can be yours for a reduced price of just $449.99 if you order it from the promotion page. Moreover, first 100 buyers can extend this 27 percent discount by using coupon code BXMTONDP and get an extra $66 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone further down to just $449.99 before placing your order. On the downside, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

The rest of the phones have been added to various other categories including Hot Deals, and Other Warehouses. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the aforesaid discount before the promo comes to an end.

Among a slew of other top-branded smartphones, the global version of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and the Oneplus 6T smartphones are also up for grabs carrying heavily-discounted prices as part of GeekBuying’s recently kicked-off promo.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Global Version (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

Launched in February this year, the Mi 9 SE continues to garner huge popularity among Xiaomi’s loyal fanbase. Taking the phone’s undying demand into consideration, the Chinese electronics company is now offering it for a lowered price of $318.99 on GeekBuying.This is a significant 38 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price of $511.99. Regrettably, the promo is slated to end soon. In order to avail the discount, all you need to do is follow this link without wasting time.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE offers the following features that make it an irresistible smartphone:

5.97-inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, Octa core, 2.3GHz processor
Adreno 616 GPU
48MP+8.0MP+13.0MP rear-mounted cameras
20.0MP front shooter
MIUI 10 OS
Built-in 3070mAh Lithium battery

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Oneplus 6T Smartphone (8GB RAM, 128GB ROM)

OnePlus unveiled the long-awaited OnePlus 6T smartphone back in October last year. Even months after hitting the store shelves, the phone is on high demand globally. In a bid to make the coveted device available to those living on a tight budget OnePlus is now doling out a 39 percent off on Oneplus 6T smartphone.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on the OnePlus 6T for a lowered price of only $506.49 on GeekBuying. it is worth mentioning here that the phone would normally set you back $823.99 on both online as well as offline stores.

With the promotion sale on the verge of wrapping up, it is imperative for you to visit this link and grab the discount. An absolute steal at this price, the OnePlus 6T offers the following features:

41-inch Optic AMOLED FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor
Adreno 630 GPU
0MP+20.0MP cameras with a flashlight at the back
0MP front camera
Oxygen OS based on Android Pie
Built-in 3700mAh battery with Fast Charging (5V 4A)

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Meizu 16s confirmed to come with 48 MP primary camera sensor, OIS, and anti-shake feature

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Jeet

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Apr 19, 2019

China-based smartphone manufacturer Meizu has confirmed that the company’s upcoming smartphone Meizu 16s will be launched in its home country on 23rd April. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has already started taking reservations for the device.

Now, the company has shared a poster online which reveals that the smartphone’s camera configuration. It confirms that the Meizu 16s will come with a 48 MP Sony sensor as a primary camera and will also support OIS. Further, the company’s CEO and Chairman add that the phone will also come with an optical anti-shake feature.

The smartphone has been leaked quite a few times, revealing all the major specs and features of the smartphone. As per the leaks, the smartphone will be featuring a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2232 x 1080 pixels but it is expected to come without any kind of a notch on top of the display.

The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor and will pack 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. We expect the phone to have other memory variants as well.

The device will come with a triple camera setup on the back panel, consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor. On the front side, the phone will be featuring a 20-megapixel snapper.

In a recent Antutu benchmarking score, the device posted a score of 37,4190, making it one of the top performing Android smartphones. Based on the scores, the phone surpassed the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition.

The smartphone is expected to be running Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own Flyme OS 7.3 custom interface on top. The battery is 3540 mAh and can be topped up through the 24W fast charger included in the box.

Launching on 23rd April in China, the Meizu 16s is expected to be available in three color options — White, Black, and Gradient Blue. To know for sure what’s up the company’s sleeves, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G finally gets a Release date, claims to feature World’s Thinnest Display Chin

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 19, 2019

After a poor 2018, ZTE is looking for a comeback this year. The company showcased its 5G technology as well as its first 5G flagship, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro at MWC 2019. While the second model announced at the event, the ZTE Blade V10 went on sale a couple of weeks back, we didn’t hear much about its flagship ‘Pro’ smartphone yet. However, ZTE has confirmed today that the Axon 10 Pro 5G will be officially released in China on May 6.

The Axon 10 Pro is a good looking flagship featuring super thin bezels and a curved display. In fact, ZTE claims that the phone features the smallest chin among all flexible AMOLED displays in production. The chin is said to be just 1.8mm in thickness and complements the small waterdrop notch on top. This was made possible by using COP solution for Visionex’s 6.4-inch Full HD+ flexible AMOLED display which is 30% thinner than traditional displays.

RELATED: ZTE’s 5G smartphone manages to reach 2Gbps speeds in a test!

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is the company’s first 5G smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 with Snapdragon X50 modem. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM with a triple camera setup at the back featuring a 48MP primary sensor, 20MP 125° ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. A 20MP front-facing camera takes care of selfies.

The phone also uses the new-age in-display fingerprint sensor instead of a traditional physical one. Finally, there’s a large 4000mAh battery ensuring that the phone lasts throughout the day, even with 5G connected.

While we already know most of the specifications of the Axon 10 Pro, the launch event should reveal essential details like its pricing and availability.

Buy Xiaomi Mijia Bicycle Pump for Just $39.99 on Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 19, 2019

Xiaomi has teamed-up with MIJIA to bring in yet another innovative and highly advantageous product. The Chinese electronics company announced a new MIJIA Bicycle Pump during a hush-hush launch event that took place in China recently.
This recently unveiled MIJIA Bicycle Pump draws its juices from a built-in 2000mAh lithium battery, making it an easy-to-carry device. Aside from that, it features pressure detection, pressure preset and a plethora of other useful functions.

Xiaomi MIJIA Bicycle Pump adopts high-precision technology to create its cylinders from alloy. The device uses an impressive pressure limit of 150 psi to fill up tires of bikes, bicycles and even cars. On top of that, it can easily inflate football, basketball, handball, etc.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Bicycle Pump is capable of inflating215/60 inch R17 car tires a noteworthy five times on just a single charge.

Nevertheless, it works more efficiently with 8x bicycle refills from 0 psi to 120 psi. It is also worth mentioning here that it delivers six times refilling of motorcycle tires, and seven times of a football from 0 psi to 12 psi.

If the Xiaomi MIJIA Bicycle Pump has stirred your interest, all you need to do is to follow this link and check out more details and buy it for just $39.99 on Giztop.

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G version surfaces online; details about its specs leaks

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Jeet

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Apr 19, 2019

Soon after announcing the Huawei Mate X — the brand’s first smartphone to feature a foldable display and 5G connectivity, Huawei announced yet another 5G smartphone, dubbed Huawei Mate 20 X 5G. This is the company’s first non-foldable 5G device.

Recently, China Unicom revealed an image of the smartphone which shows that the appearance of the Huawei’s Mate 20 X 5G version is not much different from the regular version. The only difference is the 5G Logo on the back panel.

While the phone’s exact launch date or pricing information is not yet known, the device’s key specifications have leaked online, which reveals that the smartphone could be quite different from the standard Mate 20 X.

According to the leaked information, the phone will have the same screen size as the Mate 20 X 4G but will come with a smaller battery of 4200 mAh capacity, despite 5G connectivity being a substantial battery drain. However, it is also expected to come with support for 40W Super Charging — a fast charging feature.

Most of the other specs are expected to be the same as the standard model, including a huge 7.2-inch display, coupled with 8 GB of RAM. It will have a triple Leica camera setup on the back and will be powered by Huawei’s flagship Kirin 980 octa-core chipset. It will be equipped with Balong 5000 5G modem, which also powers the recently announced Mate X.

Recently, the retail box of the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G also leaked online through Weibo, which also mentions the 5G connectivity support. As for the availability, we expect the smartphone to be available soon after the launch of Huawei Mate X, which will be in June this year. As for the pricing, it’ll definitely be expansive than the Mate 20 X 4G model.

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Buy QCY T1 5.0 Wireless In-ear Headphones for Just $17.99 on JoyBuy

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 19, 2019

Looking for wireless headphones that deliver a superior music listening experience without emptying your pocket? The QCY T1 5.0 Wireless In-ear Headphones might just fill the bill.
Equipped with a stereo headset mode, the T1 Youth Version of the QCY T1 5.0 wireless in-ear headphones have gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price of just $17.99 on JoyBuy. This is a significant drop in the headphones’ black color version that normally sells for $23.90.

The QCY T1 is an absolute steal at this price, given that it adopts the latest Bluetooth V5.0 and advanced noise reduction technology to deliver Hi-Fi sound quality, enabling you to enjoy your favorite music in high quality. Its ergonomic design ensures comfortable wearing even for a longer duration.

It securely fits in your ears without any sort of discomfort. The lightweight QCY T1 is a great choice for those who fancy listening to their favorite music on the go. More importantly, it gives you much-needed freedom from the hassles of wire.

On top of that, the QCY T1 comes with an IPX4 rating. In other words, they can effectively withstand sweat and moisture so that you can use them while working out in the gym or in rainy weather without inflicting any damage to the earphones.

If you are interested in checking out the full specifications of the QCY T1 wireless headphones and buy them at an unbeatable price, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the promotion is slated to end on April 23^rd.

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Buy Top Variants of Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version at Lowered Prices on Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 19, 2019

Lenovo unveiled the S5 Pro smartphone back in October last year. After garnering popularity among smartphone lovers for quite some time now, the S5 Pro has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price on Giztop.
The Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content. The pure gold color version of the phone usually retails for $249, but you can buy it for a dropped price of just $179 on Giztop.

The black and ice blue color options would normally set you back $254, but Giztop is giving its users a chance to buy these highly appealing models for a heavily discounted price of just $184. An absolute steal at this price, the Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version boasts an array of awe-inspiring features.

The Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version sports a 6.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen with 2246×1080 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 402PPI (pixels per inch). The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) Octa-Core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 processor along with a competent Adreno 509 GPU, under the hood.

On the photography front, the Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version houses a 12MP+20MP Dual AI cameras at the back. Up front, there are 20MP+8MP dual AI cameras (Sony IMX 476, f/2.2 sensor with beauty mode) for selfies and video chatting.

Moreover, the device runs ZUI 5.0 OS based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS, which brings Full U-Touch 5.0 Screen gestures. It is backed by a robust 3500mAh battery with 15W Quick Charge. In terms of added security, the Lenovo S5 Pro features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and an infrared-powered face unlock.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version and take advantage of the discount before the promo wraps up!

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Xiaomi teases another product launching along with the Mi TV on April 23

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 19, 2019

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi recently disclosed that it will be launching a new MI TV with improved features and remote control n April 23. Turns out the Mi TV model isn’t the only product Xiaomi is prepping for launch on that day.

A new poster is teasing the launch of a new Xiaomi product under the MIJIA smart home brand. The teaser poster is short on details of what the product could be but the poster was shared by the MIJIA Smart Weighing scale Weibo handle. This has left a lot of persons guessing that Xiaomi may have got a new smart weighing scale in the works.

Xiaomi presently has two weighing scales under the MIJIA brand. The MIJIA weigh scale priced at 99 yuan and 199 yuan Body Fat Scale. We don’t know the features this new product will bring but if it is a Body Fat scale, we expect to see some improvements over its predecessors.

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ASUS silently launches Zenfone Live L2, brings cosmetic upgrade

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 18, 2019

The Zenfone Live L1 is an entry-level phone that was released last year. ASUS has now followed it up with the Zenfone Live L2. If you already own the Zenfone Live L1, then you should definitely skip this phone as ASUS hasn’t changed anything other than given the phone a new paint job.

The Zenfone Live L2 has a 5.5-inch HD+ IPS display with an 82.3% screen-to-body ratio. The display has 400 nits of brightness and supports glove touch. There are two variants – a Snapdragon 425 version with 16GB of storage and a Snapdragon 430 version with 32GB of storage. Both versions have 2GB of RAM.

There is a 13MP f/2.0 camera with PDAF and a 5P lens on the rear of the device and a 5MP f/2.4 selfie camera with Softlight LED flash. There are a bunch of camera modes including Night HDR, portrait, panorama, and time-lapse. The PixelMaster camera also has 8 different filters. There is also Face Unlock but no fingerprint scanner.

The Zenfone Live L2 even runs Android 8.1 Oreo with ZenUI 5 just as its older sibling does. The battery capacity has remained unchanged, so you get a 3000mAh battery that charges via MicroUSB. There is 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and FM radio.

You also have a triple card tray for dual nano-SIMs and a MicroSD card (2TB max). Both SIM slots support LTE but only one SIM can be set LTE/3G, the other will be set to 2G. Supported LTE bands vary by region. The phone also has a 3.5mm audio jack.

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