Nubia Alpha launched in China; Price and release date

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Apr 8, 2019

The Nubia Alpha wearable smartphone was revealed at the IFA 2018 tech expo in September last year. In February, it was showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech trade show. The Nubia Alpha was unleashed today in China through a dedicated launch event. It has landed in the home market with a starting price of 3,499 Yuan (~$520) and its first sale will be carried out on April 10.

Nubia Alpha Price and Release Date for China

The Black variant of the Nubia Alpha with eSIM support is priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$520). Its 18k gold-plated edition with eSIM support carries a price tag of 4,499 Yuan (~$669). There is a Bluetooth-only version of the Nubia Alpha. However, the company has not released it in China.

Nubia’s official online shop, Jingdong Mall, Suning Tesco and Tmall will be carrying out the first sales of the Nubia Alpha on April 10 at 10 AM. Customers who place an order for it on its first sale day can take home Nubia Pods wireless Bluetooth earbuds worth 799 Yuan (~$119) for free. The Chinese manufacturer has partnered with leading Chinese carrier Unicom for making 4G connections available through eSIM on the Nubia Alpha wearable smartphone.

Nubia Alpha Specifications and Features

The Nubia Alpha is the world’s first innovative product that can function as a smartphone as well as a smartwatch. Also, it is the first wearable product to go official in China after the commercialization of eSIM in the country.

The Nubia Alpha packs in a 4-inch flexible display that offers an aspect ratio of 36:9. The display can be wrapped on the wrist for using it is a smartwatch and it can be unwrapped to use it as a smartphone with a tall aspect ratio display. Nubia’s custom-made AlphaOS runs on the device. It supports AIM (Air Interaction Mechanics) gestures that allow users to control the device without touching its screen.

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The Nubia Alpha includes a 500mAh battery and a 5-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture. The device is powered by Snapdragon Wear 2011 processor and 1 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 8 GB. The wearable smartphone comes with some health-centric features such as fitness tracker, heart rate monitor and sleep tracker.

Nubia partners with 1MORE, launches ¥799 (~$119) Nubia Pods truly wireless earbuds

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 8, 2019

Earlier today, Nubia announced its very first pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Nubia Pods. The wireless earbuds is a result of a collaboration between the smartphone manufacturer and 1MORE. For those who don’t know, Xiaomi has a stake in 1MORE and it’s the company behind a number of Xiaomi’s own headphones.

The Nubia Pods come in a black case. The earbuds themselves are available in two color variants – gold and black with an NCVM (non-conductive vacuum metallization) metallic finish. To be honest, the Nubia Pods are a rebranded version of the 1MORE Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphones but with Bluetooth 5.0 instead of Bluetooth 4.2 and support for Qualcomm’s aptX audio and AAC HD audio. The Nubia Pods are winners of 2019’s IF Design Award.

The earbuds are lightweight – 6.2 grams each (52.8 grams with the case). They are also sweat-proof with 45° angled tips that fit snugly into your ear canals. There are replaceable O-Hooks to provide a stable fit in case you are on the move.

1MORE Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphones

The earbuds use a custom-made LDS antenna for a smooth connection with less signal interference and transmission during music playback and phone calls. There is also a 7mm driver with a titanium composite diaphragm for clear sound and powerful bass.

There is a button on each earbud. The button on the right earbud is for answering/ending calls with a single click, and rejecting calls with a long press. A single click of the button on the left earbud will play/pause playback, a double click will skip to the next track, and a triple press will skip to the previous track. Pressing and holding both buttons for 2 seconds will power on the earbuds while pressing and holding for 4 seconds will switch them off. You can decide to connect only the right earbud for calls as the Nubia Pods supports single pairing mode. Unfortunately there is no support for any AI Assistant.

The Nubia Pods has the same battery capacity as the 1MORE version but a slightly lower battery life. The battery capacity of each earbud is 55mAh and the case has a battery capacity of 410mAh. The earbuds will provide 6.5 hours of playback time and talking time (at 50% volume) but that can be increased to 24 hours with the case. It takes the earbuds and the case 85 minutes each to charge from empty to full.

The Nubia Pods are priced at ¥799 (~$119) and will be available for purchase at a later date. They will ship with three pairs of silicone ear tips and three pairs of silicone O-Hooks.

Android Q brings ‘deep press’ similar to 3D Touch on iOS

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 8, 2019

Google is officially bringing Android Q at the company’s IO conference in May 2019. Before its official launch, Google posted the Android Q developer build to let developers ensure compatibility with their Apps. In a recent Android Q Beta Build 2, Google added new features such as multitasking, reworked gestures and audio zooming capabilities. According to the new Android Q documentation, the latest Android OS will natively support ‘deep press’ feature as like of 3D touch on iOS.

The same feature is already available on Android via third-party apps, but natively there was no presence. We have seen long press gestures on various third-party launchers, but now Google is moving a step further with the integration of ‘deep press’ in Android OS.

The new action is present under the “MotionEvent” documentation. It defines ‘deep press’: It represents the user intentionally pressing harder on the screen. This classification type should be used to accelerate the long press behaviour. In other words, it is a function allowing unique responses when users press down the display harder.

However, it is not clear whether ‘deep press’ requires any hardware changes or some software tweaks would do the magic. Though, we believe the new feature might need specialized hardware for better execution.

Read More: Google Pixel 4 appears in Android Open Source Project comments

We hope to see ‘deep press’ integration on the upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone, expected to unveil in October 2019.

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US-based MIT terminates partnership with Huawei and ZTE

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 8, 2019

The US government is apparently not relenting in its effort to ensure Chinese companies Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp do not have any dealing with the country’s IT infrastructure network. US government agencies have previously been barred from using telecoms equipment from either of the two Chinese companies. The latest is that US education institute Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced that is is severing ties with both Huawei and ZTE as U.S. authorities investigate the Chinese firms for alleged sanctions violations.

Although this may not hit both companies as a surprise, the move makes MIT the latest top U.S. education institution to stop using telecom equipment made by Huawei and other Chinese companies in order to avoid losing federal funding. Earlier this year, Britain’s Oxford University stopped accepting funding from Huawei.

In a letter posted on the institute’s website of Wednesday, the vice president for research, Maria Zuber stated; “MIT is not accepting new engagements or renewing existing ones with Huawei and ZTE or their respective subsidiaries due to federal investigations regarding violations of sanction restrictions.” The VP also stated that collaborations with China, Russia and Saudi Arabia would face additional administrative review procedures, as circumstances dictate.

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Alibaba DAMO Academy’s Rumor Shredder AI combats Fake News

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Staff

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Apr 8, 2019

Alibaba DAMO Academy, the scientific research group established by Alibaba has apparently developed an AI to combat fake news. The academy has developed an algorithm which can verify the authenticity of an information and help to segregate the facts from fake news. The algorithm boasts an 81% accuracy rate and a deep learning curve which helps it to verify and segregate information within seconds.

The AI called ‘Rumour Shredder’ traces the original post or the source of the information and then verifies the authenticity of the original publisher. It also compares the previous news and articles published by the same author or publisher and also takes into account the said person’s profession and past standing to authenticate a piece of news or information.

Moreover, the algorithm can identify key arguments and information from the news article and compare and contrast it with established and already present knowledge bases.

The academy also plans to add on a feature of sending real-time messages to the users.

Imagine the next time you are reading something absurd like ‘Fishes raining in Poland’, you get a pop-up saying ‘FAKE NEWS’. Though the AI is still in the training stage, DAMO academy hopes to soon roll out this algorithm with real-time assessment.

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It’s important to combat fake news as it can be extremely dangerous. We have democracies falling, communities getting violent and hundreds dying because of fake news. With the advent of social media, things have got even worse as propaganda news and information can be spread to millions with a single click. Hence it’s of utmost importance to fight this negative side of technology with something more powerful like the AI created by this academy.

At present, there are some websites and agencies which provide news authentication services. Usually, you have to go to these websites and put in your news titles and they tell you whether it’s accurate or fake news. However with the massive amount of information scrolling through our fingertips especially through Facebook feeds and Whatsapp, it’s not physically possible to feed in every news or information into these websites and check for authenticity.

Thus, this algorithm developed by DAMO Academy could be a game changer as it will let you know, in real time, the accuracy and authenticity of your information, right when you are reading it.

Vivo Y5 with 5,000mAh battery, triple cameras likely to debut mid-April

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 8, 2019

A report from the previous month had claimed that Vivo will be launching two new phones in India during the 2019 IPL (Indian Premier League) T20 cricket season in the country. The rumored phones are Vivo Y3 and Vivo Y5. Since the IPL T20 has already started, the arrival of these phones seems to be drawing near. According to 91 mobiles, an anonymous Vivo executive has revealed to it that the Vivo Y5 will be arriving with triple rear cameras and a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The pricing and availability of the phone have also been leaked.

Vivo Y5 Key Specs, Price and Availability

The new leak reveals that the Vivo Y5 will be arriving to rival with the Galaxy M30 smartphone from Samsung. It will be running on the latest Android 9 Pie OS and it will be fueled by a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone may go official with a price tag of around Rs. 15,000 at some time after April 15.

Vivo V1901A/T Could be Vivo Y5

Last week, the Vivo V1901A / V1901T smartphone was approved by the TENAA agency. Since it features triple rear cameras and a battery with minimum capacity of 4,880mAh, it appears that this phone may go official as Vivo Y5. Its TENAA certification suggests that the phone will be also heading to China in the near future.

The Vivo V1901A/T phone features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels. The Helio P35 SoC with 2.3 GHz octa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. It has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. The FunTouch OS based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. For more storage, it will be featuring a microSD card slot.

The waterdrop notch on the display will house a 16-megapixel selfie camera. On its rear will be a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The massive 5,000mAh battery lacks support for fast charging. It is fitted with a rear-facing fingerprint reader.

Read More: Get Great Discounts On Vivo Y95 4G Phablet On Gearbest And Flipkart

Vivo Y3 Also Coming

The publication claims that the upcoming Vivo Y3 will be a cheaper smartphone than the Vivo Y5. It could be priced between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000. It is also expected to debut during the IPL 2019 season.

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GPS Rollover could affect smart devices and instruments globally

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 8, 2019

The Global Positioning System will witness “GPS Week Rollover Event” starting April 6th. US government owned 31 GPS satellites will see a date counter reset which could impact several smart devices globally. Similar to Y2K, the issue is related to dates.

Unlike Gregorian calendar, where we use days, months and years date format, these GPS satellites use 10 bits to count the week number. In a single run, GPS stores and count up to 1024 weeks (~19.7 years) before resetting and starting again from zero. Well, the reset time is on April 6th, and it should’ve taken place by now.

The counter reset could trouble the devices using GPS services. The impact is not only limited to smartphones, tablets, TVs or cars, but it can also disturb scientific instruments, power grids, and other essential systems.

According to the US Department of Homeland and Security guidance report, the GPS rollover event may affect the reported UTC reliability. Devices with updated firmware won’t be affected, but those machines running with outdated software will undoubtedly cause some trouble. The devices with I-GPS-200 should not be adversely affected.

The agency reveals,”However, tests of some GPS devices revealed that not all manufacturer implementations correctly handle the April 6, 2019 WN rollover. Additionally, some manufacturer implementations interpret the WN parameter relative to a date other than January 5, 1980. These devices should not be affected by the WN rollover on April 6, 2019 but may experience a similar rollover event at a future date.”

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Most of the GPS manufacturers are aware of the issue and will ensure smooth GPS rollover globally.

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Samsung China confirms April 10 global launch event; Galaxy A60 and A70 may go official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 8, 2019

Samsung China has confirmed through Weibo that it will be holding a global launch event on April 10. Since yesterday, it has released two teasers for the upcoming unveil event. However, none of them have revealed the names of the devices that will go official on Wednesday. At the end of the previous month, the SM-A6060 and SM-A7050 smartphones were approved by China’s TENAA telecom authority. These phones are expected to go official as Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A70.

Samsung Galaxy A70 Specifications and Price

The Galaxy A70 has recently launched in South Korea. While the entire specs of the phone have been confirmed by the company, it is yet to reveal the pricing of the phone for the home market. The A70 smartphone is equipped with a massive 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Infinity-U notch. The display produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The Snapdragon 670 powers the 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants of the phone. Both models are equipped with 128 GB of storage.

It comes with a 32-mgeapixel front-facing camera. Placed on its rear is a triple camera module that features a 32-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The device is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. It also features an in-display fingerprint reader.

According to tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Galaxy A70 variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will be respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$446) and 3,299 Yuan (~$491) in China. He has also claimed that the phone will carry similar pricing in India and other Asian nations. TENAA has revealed that China will be receiving the handset in colors like Black, Blue, Orange and White.

Samsung Galaxy A60 Specifications

Samsung is yet to announce the Galaxy A60 in any market. Its TENAA certifications suggests that it will go official first in China on April 10. A leaked information that had surfaced at the beginning of the year had claimed that the Galaxy A60 will be arriving as a lighter version of the punch-hole display enabled Galaxy A8s that was announce in China in December 2018. The TENAA images have revealed that the Galaxy A60 is indeed equipped with a punch-hole screen.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Fold gets certified by TENAA, further proof of availability in China

According to TENAA, the Galaxy A60 features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is packed with a 3,410mAh minimum capacity battery. An octa-core processor working at 2.0 GHz and 6 GB of RAM will be fueling the smartphone. It will include an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It is fitted with a rear-facing fingerprint reader.

There is a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup on its rear. On its front is a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It will be releasing in colors like Black, Blue and Orange.

Buy Xiaomi Electric Kettle Without Emptying Your Pocket On GearVita [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 8, 2019

Xiaomi has added a new electric kettle to its well-received lineup of home products. Unlike its precursor, which was a smart kettle, this recently unveiled version doesn’t come with connectivity features.

We’ll delve further into more details about the electric kettle in just a bit, but before that let us check out where you can buy the Xiaomi electric kettle at an unbeatable price.

We’ll not only shed light on the discounts but also show how you can save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi VIOMI V-SK152B Intelligent Thermostat Electric Kettle – GearVita

Equipped with an impressive array of features such as a temperature monitor and digital indicator, the Xiaomi VIOMI V-SK152B offers triple safety protection. It comes with a thermal insulation mode that can be selected using the panel button mode to suit your fancy.

This feature-laden electric kettle would set you back $59.99 on GearVita, but you can use coupon code GVMsk152B and get the great product at $42.99 that is almost the lowest price.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi VIOMI V-SK152B and use the coupon for a discount before it expires.

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The YM-K1503 Constant Temperature Electric Kettle offers a capacity of 1.5L and is loaded with awe-inspiring features. It has a high-definition OLED screen that shows the water temperature, mode of insulation and a slew of other information as well.

While a top-branded electric kettle offering comparable features would cost a fortune, the VIOMI YM-K1503 has now gone up for sale carrying a reasonable $66.26 price tag on GearVita. On top of that, you can use coupon code GVMK1503 and get the VIOMI YM-K1503 at $53.99.

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Top Online Stores Are Offering Great Discounts On The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Tablet PC [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 8, 2019

Even about a year after hitting the store shelves, the Mi Pad 4 is still one of the most in-demand tablet PCs. Here are the top online stores where you can buy this well-received device at unbeatable prices.
Aside from offering the Mi Pad 4 at lowered prices, the aforesaid online stores are giving its loyal users a chance to avail extra discounts in the form of coupons. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Tablet PC Wi-Fi Version on Gearbest

Carrying a price tag of $293.31, this Chinese version of the Mi Pad 4 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM. While the device comes in black and gold color versions, the black-tinted Mi Pad 4 has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price of just $239.99 on Gearbest, thanks to an 18 percent discount.

Note that the gold color version of the Mi Pad 4, on the other hand, would set you back $331.26.

It is also worth noting that there were only 294 pieces available for the black color version. Moreover, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Tablet PC LTE Version on Banggood

You can buy the LTE version of the Mi Pad 4 with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM on Banggood if you are willing to shell out $346.16. This model comes in two color options including black and gold.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the LTE version is available for only $242.99 on Banggood app. In other words, you can save $103.17 by placing your order via the app.
Simply open the Banggood app after adding the product to your cart and pay for your order to grab the discount. You can visit the promotion page to check out more details by following this link.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 WiFi + 4G LTE Version on GeekBuying

Equipped with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage capacity, this WiFi + 4G LTE version usually retails for $380.92. As part of a three-day promo, GeekBuying is giving its users a chance to get their hands on the variant for a reduced price of just $245.99.

Aside from that, you can get the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 at $235.99 by using coupon code RTTHRAVJ at checkout. You can head straight to this link and get the discount which is valid for the black color version of the tablet PC.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 LTE Tablet PC on GearVita

Available in black and gold color versions, the international version of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 LTE tablet PC has gone up for sale bearing a $268.99 price tag on GearVita.

If you are living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, you can use coupon code GVMpad4 and get an extra discount before placing your order. The price of Mi Pad 4 after the coupon code is $233.99.
This international version comes with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content including music, videos, etc. You can follow this link to place your order.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 on Giztop

The black-tinted, LTE version of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 usually sells for $279, but you can buy it for just $249. This model ships with 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM. The Wi-Fi model, on the other hand, sells for $254 but is now available for a slashed price of only $224 on Giztop.

The Wi-Fi model is also available in gold color version and it normally sells for $254. Giztop users can get this well-received variant of the Mi Pad 4 on Giztop for a dropped price of only $224.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Mi Pad 4 and buy your favorite variant of the tablet PC at a heavily discounted price.

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Redmi AirDots Review: a great budget TWS earphones

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Cheky Zhu

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Apr 8, 2019

True Wireless Stereo earphone, TWS earphones were looked down when they were first released. But with the development, wireless earphones are gradually being accepted. Now, you can buy a budget wireless earphones to experience in the market. Xiaomi, a famous manufacturer focus on low price with high specs, released Xiaomi AirDots lite last year which is amazing. The latest earphone by Xiaomi, Redmi AirDots, was released a few times ago, and the price is only $25. Let’s check out the Redmi AirDots!

Actually, the Redmi AirDots is published by Redmi which is the independent brand of Xiaomi, but the design of the earphones looks same as the Xiaomi Airdots lite. The dimension of charging box of Redmi AirDots is about 62 x 40 x 27.2mm. Even including the charging box and putting in the pocket, the Redmi AirDots is still easy to be taken out, and it will not interfere with daily activities.

The Redmi AirDots earphones adopt the previous round design. The canalphones are shipped with soft rubber, so they don’t make your ears uncomfortable. It has a solid support to make sure the earphones will not fall out. I can also prove it after the test. I have been wearing the Redmi Airdots when I do the sports, it never falls out.

The Redmi AirDots comes with physical keys, I think it is easier to use. Just press gently, you can answer or hang up the phone, pause or start music. With the support of Bluetooth 5.0, the sensitivity and stability of Redmi AirDots perform well.

In the sound quality, there is not much difference between Redmi AirDots and Xiaomi Airdots lite. The performance of sound quality is straight and narrow, the shortcoming is not obvious, but the merit also can’t stand out. However, it is enough for daily use of people who don’t pay too much attention to sound quality.

The Redmi AirDots is fueled by 40mAh battery with 300mAh charging box. You can use it to listen to music for 12 hours with the charging box. It needs to charge 1 hour from empty to full.

The Redmi AirDots can meet the needs of most people who want to get a TWS earphones to experience. Although the function and sound quality can’t compare with the top earphones, the most attractive point of Redmi AirDots is the budget price. In conclusion, I recommend the great budget TWS earphones to you.

Oppo Reno Pro flagship smartphone’s design shown off in a concept video

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Jeet

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Apr 8, 2019

Ahead of the launch of the all-new Oppo Reno smartphone series in China on 10th April, a concept render of the Oppo Reno Pro smartphone has surfaced online. The new render showcases the phone’s stunning design.

While this is not the official video from the company, the concept render is based on the leaks of the smartphone that surfaced online in the past few weeks. So, it’s likely that the concept design made by YouTube channel Concept Creator is the same as the final design.

The video shows that the Oppo Reno Pro smartphone will be made up of metal and glass, which will give it a premium look and feel. The bezels around the display seem very thin, almost non-existent. However, the bottom bezel is thicker than the other three.

The phone, which has rounded corners, doesn’t feature any kind of display notch or cut-holes. Thus, the smartphone comes with a pop-up front-facing camera but it’s not just a pipe that pops-up. Instead, the design is being referred as a triangle camera setup, as it has a triangle shape when it pops up.

On the back side, the smartphone features a triple camera setup where the camera sensors are aligned vertically. The third camera from the top is a periscope-like camera. It is expected to have a 48MP Sony IMX586 as the main sensor.

The power button and the SIM card tray are located on the right-hand side while the volume rocker keys are placed on the left side. On the bottom, you can fund the speaker grille, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port.

The Oppo Reno Pro is powered by the Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor and is expected to include at least 6GB of RAM. We also expect it to have an 8GB RAM model. As for the display, it will come with a Full HD+ OLED panel. To know what’s up the company’s sleeve, we’ll have to wait till the launch event on 10th April.

Asus 2nd generation ROG gaming smartphone tipped for launch in Q3 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 8, 2019

Asus unveiled the new gaming smartphone series last year with its maiden ROG phone. It was launched with an expensive price tag of $900 in the US, whereas the 512GB storage variant was priced at $1100. To counter the increasing competition, Asus planning to launch a sequel later this year.

According to a DigiTimes report, the second generation ROG phone will surface in Q3, 2019. Tencent will be the official advertising partner for the new Asus gaming smartphone. Asus is focusing on garnering profits from the growing Chinese smartphone gaming market.

The company further eyes to rejuvenate its devices with the continuation of its partnership with Tencent in the future.

The new ASUS ROG phone will be the first device after the company’s reworked strategy to focus on gaming and premium segment phones. In December 2018, Asus worked its way to reduce losses by eliminating the entry-level and mid-level devices from its brochure.

Read More: Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Asus ROG Phone: Gaming Phones Comparison

The ASUS ROG phone launched last year carries 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, 6.0-inch Full HD+ display and a 4000 mAh battery with fast charging technology. The device also features a dual rear camera consisting a 12 MP + 8 MP sensors, and an 8 MP single lens on the front side. Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC is present with GameCool system to resist high temperatures while gaming.

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Huawei Mate X gets listed on official website, will be available from June

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Jeet

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Apr 8, 2019

Earlier this year, during Mobile World Congress 2019, Huawei unveiled the Huawei Mate X, which not only the company’s first foldable smartphone but also the Chinese tech giant’s first commercial 5G compatible smartphone.

While the phone has been announced, it is not yet available for purchase. At the time of the unveiling, Huawei had said that the Mate X will be available from mid-2019. Now, the Huawei Mate X has been listed on the company’s official online store, which reveals that the phone will be available for purchase from June 2019.

The pricing of the Mate X has not been revealed but as per the reports, the phone is expected to start at €2,299 (approximately $2,580). In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Fold starts at $1,980 and goes on sale later this month.

The smartphone comes with what the company calls is “Falcon Wing Design”. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold, it folds completely flat with no visible gap. Huawei says the hinge system used in the phone is patented and has over 100 components.

The Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

The phone is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card (256GB max.). It comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

It features three cameras on the back, which also double as the selfie cameras. The cameras were co-developed with Leica and are made up of a 40MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens.

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The Huawei Mate X has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85% in just 30 minutes!

Get High-End Laptops, Tablets And Other Accessories At Lowered Prices On Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 8, 2019

If you have restlessly been waiting for laptop and tablet prices to drop, we got good news for you.

As part of its latest ‘Laptop & Tablet Deals,’ Gearbest is offering its loyal users an unmissable chance to buy feature-laden laptops from leading manufacturers like Chuwi and Teclast. Moreover, the Chinese online store is also doling out big discounts on tablets and various accessories.

In addition to offering laptops, tablets, and other accessories at lowered prices, Gearbest is giving its users a chance to save $5 off if their cart value exceeds $200. In order to simplify and expedite the search process, the promotion page has been split into multiple categories.

The laptops and tablets have been added to the Best Sellers, Save $5 Over $200, Accessories, Chuwi, and Teclast sections so that users can find what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat.

You can avail great discounts on the Teclast F15 Notebook, Teclast F6 Pro, CHUWI hero book Notebook and other well-received laptops under the ‘Best Seller’ section.

Likewise, the ‘Save $5 over $200’ category features the Chuwi Lapbook SE, Teclast F6 and other popular laptops carrying heavily discounted prices.

The ‘Accessories’ category, on the other hand, includes a slew of useful items like the Micro USB to USB 2.0 Female OTG Adapter Cable, USB Charging Data Cable for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, Air Slim Protective Cover for CHUWI Hi9, etc.

Chuwi fans can head straight to the next section called ‘Chuwi.’ You can get your tech greedy hands on the Hi9 Air phablet, Hi9 Plus, Hi9 Pro CWI548, phablet and a myriad of other Chuwi branded products at lowered prices, under this section.

The promotion page features a special category dubbed ‘Teclast’ for those looking for cost-effective tablets, and laptops. Here you can buy the Teclast M20 4G Phablet, Teclast F6 Laptop, Teclast P80 Pro Tablet, and other items without burning a hole in your pocket.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discounts without wasting time. Note that the promo is slated to end soon.

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Honor 20, 20 Pro specifications, pricing and release date leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 8, 2019

In the previous week, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones were approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) body. Fresh leaks that have surfaced on Weibo have revealed the specifications, pricing and release date of the Honor 20 series.

The YAL-L21 and YAL-L41 models were approved by EEC are expected to hit the European markets as Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro. Leaked information that has appeared on Weibo has revealed that the Honor 20 will be featuring a 6.1-inch OLED with waterdrop-style notch that will be equipped with sixth generation in-display fingerprint reader.

The Kirin 980 SoC is expected to power the Honor 20 and 20 Pro smartphones. It could be packed with a 3,650mAh battery that offers 22.5W fast charging. The notch of the phone will be housing a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. On it rear will be a triple camera module with a 48-megpaixel primary sensor, a 20-megapixel super wide-angle lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. The Honor 20 is expected to carry support for 3x optical zoom. It will come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS with the latest version of EMUI.

Read More: Honor partners with Vivienne Tam for a special edition Honor Magic 2

The Honor 20 Pro is expected to arrive with four rear-mounted cameras featuring the Sony IMX600 from the Huawei P30 Pro as the primary sensor. There Is no information available on the other specs of the Honor 20 Pro. The leak also reveals that the Honor 20 series will be available with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$446) for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage base model. The Honor 20 series may get announced on April 25.

It seems like the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones will be arriving as cheaper versions of recently unveiled Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro flagship smartphones. The P30 series were unveiled at the end of the previous month in Europe and it will be unveiled through a dedicated launch event in China on April 11. OnePlus is expected to soon unleash the OnePlus 7 flagship phone. Probably, it may go official by the coming month or early June. The upcoming Honor 20 series will be one of the major rivals of the OnePlus 7 smartphone.

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HiSense U30 announced in China; packs SD675 SoC and 4,500mAh battery

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Jeet

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Apr 8, 2019

Hisense, a brand which has a strong presence in consumer electronics products and best known for its TVs, also has launched several impressive smartphones. Recently, the company announced three smartphones HiSense U30, King Kong 5, and King Kong 5 Pro.

Among those three devices, the highlight of the HiSense U30 smartphone is that it comes with a big battery capacity of 4,500mAh, offering better standby time compared to other devices in the market.

In terms of design, the smartphone comes with minimal bezels surrounding the display. The company has adopted the COF packaging technology and says that the phone offers a 91.66 percent screen-to-body ratio.

According to the TENAA listing, the smartphone comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 chipset. When the phone was first announced, it became the world’s first device powered by this processor.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features an AI-powered dual rear camera, which consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary camera sensor. On the front side, housed inside a notch is a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone’s 4,500mAh battery comes with support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4 fast charging technology, which is claimed to charge 80 percent battery life in around an hour. The smartphone is expected to be priced around 2,700 Yuan (approximately $402) and will soon be available in China, Russia, and Europe.

Buy MECOOL KM3 Android 9.0 TV Box For Only $64.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 8, 2019

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective TV box that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, you might want to give the MECOOL KM3 a test drive.

The MECOOL KM3 is a Google certified 4K TV box that runs Android 9.0 Pie OS and works with the official Google TV framework, YouTube 4K, Netflix 4K, and Google Cast. It ships with 4GB of DDR4 RAM that delivers a superior gaming experience.

It offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage capacity for you to download and run popular games and other content without experiencing any sort of lag.

Moreover, it packs a powerful Amlogic S905X2, Quad Core processor along with a highly competent Mali G31 MP2 GPU, under the hood. The MECOOL KM3 boasts an impressive array of other features including Google Cast, Google Home, USB 3.0, voice remote, and a smart breathing light.
While a top-branded TV box offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, the MECOOL KM3 is currently available for a lowered price of only $69.99 on GeekBuying. Aside from getting this 38 percent discount, you can get an extra $21 off by using coupon code MURPDSPG at checkout.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced selling price of the MECOOL KM3 TV box further down to only $64.99 before placing your order. You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo will end in just two days.

Get 38% Off On MECOOL KM3 TV Box Check out the Mecool TV Box Sale on GeekBuying

Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Redmi 7 Global Version (3GB+32GB)

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Cheky Zhu

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Apr 8, 2019

Gizmochina along with Giztop is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Redmi 7 3GB+32GB Global Version as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

If you want to win the free Xiaomi Redmi 7 smartphone, the most important thing for you is to leave a comment of your thought about the GizmoChina website revision.

Redmi 7 is a great budget phone from Xiaomi, powered by Snapdragon 632 processor with 1.8GHz and Adreno 506 GPU with 725MHz. Xiaomi Redmi 7 looks incredible because of the sleek curved back cover and stylish gradient design. The handset comes with 6.26-inch HD display having the resolution of 1520×720 pixels. It hosts 19:9 aspect ratio featuring the dot drop notch. There are 12MP+2MP dual rear AI camera with f/2.2 aperture. In the front side, it carries the 8MP camera, and you can use it to take vlogs. The Redmi 7 is fueled by 4000mAh build-in battery which is totally enough for daily use. What’s more, the great handset ships with dual Nano-Sim card slot and a micro SD expandable card slot.

You can get more information about the Redmi 7 Global version on Giztop.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro with Snapdragon 855 is coming soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 8, 2019

Since February, Lenovo has been teasing on the features of the upcoming Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone. The company is yet to confirm on its launch date, but through a new teaser it has hinted that its arrival may not be far away. The new teaser confirms that it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform.

The Chinese text on the new teaser suggests that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will not only come with powerful specs, but also it will be an aesthetically pleasing device. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT that was announced in December last year is the world’s first Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered smartphone. The Lenovo Z6 Pro will be the company’s second phone to feature it. Probably, it could be featuring an overclocked version of the SoC.

One of the recent teasers of the Lenovo Z6 Pro had hinted that the phone’s camera will be able to capture 100-megapixel shots. There is a possibility that the company could be relying on some sort of software trick for shooting 100-megapixel images through the smartphone. This could be HyperVision camera feature that the company has been teasing since February. Through another teaser, the Chinese firm also confirmed that the Z6 Pro supports Hyper Video that can be transferred at higher rates than existing videos. Till now, it is yet to reveal the details of the HyperVision Camera and Hyper Video features.

The other thing that is known about the Z6 Pro is that it will be a 5G phone. The camera related features that are expected to be available on the device include super macro, super anti-shake, ultra-wide-angle lens, super night mode and super slow-motion video shooting. Its other specifications are currently under the wraps. It is not known whether the phone will sport a slider phone design like the Z5 Pro GT or will be arriving with a different appeal.

Read More: Lenovo K6 Enjoy with 6.2-inch display, dual cameras and ~$208 price launched in China

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT was introduced with a starting price of 2,698 Yuan (~$401). It is currently lowest priced Snapdragon 855 SoC powered phone in China. Probably, the starting variant of the Lenovo Z6 Pro could be priced under 3,000 Yuan (~$446). The Z5 Pro GT is equipped with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of native storage, 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera, 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie shooters and 3,350mAh capacity battery.