Huawei’s 40W SuperCharge supported Power Bank sales to commence next week

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Apr 6, 2019

Ahead of the Mi Fan festival, Xiaomi has unveiled one of the 20 new products that were teased a week ago. It is an anti-blu-ray eyeglass dubbed MIJIA Anti Blu-ray Goggles Pro. The glasses will go on sale on April 9.

Anti Blu-ray glasses work to block harmful blue light rays and prevent them from reaching our eyes. They have a yellow-tinted filter that is designed to cut out the blue light rays from the screen and prevent them from reaching your eyes. Mijia anti-Blu-ray Goggles Pro has a 50% blue light absorption rate, and adds a double-sided anti-grease film layer, eliminating the need for frequent cleaning troubles.

The glasses use a TR90 frame, thus its overall weight is only 16 grams, bringing a pressureless wearing experience. For clarity, the TR90 eyeglasses frame is made up of a material that is bendable so that it is less likely to break from sudden ground shocks. The frames are ideal for anyone because they are extremely lightweight and flexible and just perfect to be used as eyeglasses or even sunglasses.

The MIJIA Anti-Blue ray Goggles Pro has a pair of silicone nose pads and no single screws at all. The temples and frames feature a new hinge design that eliminates the use of screws.

First Sample from Nubia Alpha’s tiny 5MP camera doesn’t disappoint

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Apr 5, 2019

Nubia first unveiled the innovative Nubia Alpha wearable in February this year. The wearable device looks more like a concept device with its foldable display and smartphone features crammed into a smartwatch design. However, the phone isn’t just a concept but will actually meet with us on April 8 when it will be launched in China. Ahead of the launch, Nubia’s co-founder and G, Ni Fei has released a camera sample which he says was shot using the minuscule Nubia Alpha’s camera.

For the avoidance of doubt, the device comes with a 5MP camera for photos and video shooting. For a small sensor, the sample is pretty impressive with high clarity and attention to details. We don’t know much about the camera details like if there is autofocus, PDAF or the aperture size, among others. Ni Fei did share the EXIF data of the photo though, to convince us that it was indeed shot by the tiny wearable. The data shows the camera uses a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels (FullHD).

As a reminder, the Nubia Alpha features a 4-inch flexible OLED display but appears a lot bigger because of its ultra-wide aspect ratio. The display offers 960 x 192 pixels screen resolution and an aspect ratio that looks to be in the region of 5:1 or 49:9. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

It also comes with fitness-related features such as sleep-tracking and health-assistant apps. The Nubia Alpha is fuelled by a 500mAh battery which promises a day or two of endurance, comparable to smartphones. It comes in two models, one with an eSIM while the other has only Bluetooth connectivity. Both models will be available in Black and Gold colours.

Live picture of the SD855-powered Redmi phone (Redmi Pro 2) with pop up camera leaks

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Apr 5, 2019

Xiaomi’s independent Redmi brand was recently tipped to have got a flagship model in the works. The device is rumoured to adopt the moniker Redmi Pro 2 and recently, the render of the model was leaked showing a pop-up camera design. The real-life picture of the supposed Redmi Pro 2 has now leaked on China’s Weibo.

The leakster only indicated that the phone is Xiaomi’s Snapdragon 855 flagship but no mention of Redmi Pro 2 was made. The device is also detailed to feature triple rear cameras and that is visible from the picture. The pop-up camera design will ensure the bezels around the display are minimal and the device will have a high screen-to-body ratio. The camera is at the middle while two antenna bands run adjacent at the left and right sides. While there is no evidence the model will be called Redmi Pro 2, the innovative pop-up design aptly fits the iteration considering that the Redmi Pro released in 2016 was Xiaomi’s first dual camera phone. Thus, it won’t be a bad idea if the first pop-up camera-packing phone is called Redmi Pro 2.

The Redmi brand is turning out to be a brand full of surprises. Just a few months in the market, we are already getting inundated with spectacular products under the brand. First, we saw the Redmi Note 7 with its rock-solid Gorilla glass that just won’t break. Then the Redmi Note 7 Pro joined the fray with a powerful Sony IMX586 48MP sensor and Snapdragon 675 chipset. The budget Redmi 7 that didn’t in any way look like a budget phone was also unveiled recently. Away from smartphones, Redmi also added several new products like a washing machine, Airdots earbuds etc. There is no word yet on when the pop-up camera-packing model will be launched but we expect that to happen sometime soon.

Motorola launches the Moto G7 Plus with 4/6GB RAM and 128GB storage in China

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Apr 5, 2019

Motorola has today launched the Moto G7 Plus in China. The Moto G7 Plus is positioned as a mid-range phone and comes in a sexy Viva Red and Deep Indigo colours. Recall that the Moo G7 Plus was first unveiled in Brazil on February 8 alongside the Moto G7, G7 Play and G7 Power. However, Motorola had earlier hinted that the G7 Plus will be the only model that would be launched in China this year.

The Moto G7 Plus is a sleek smartphone with a beautiful 3D curved design and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The mobile phone features a 6.24-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2270 pixels. The display has a cool waterdrop notch at the top holding the selfie camera. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor which isn’t really the best midrange chipset around but guarantees smooth and fast running of the smartphone. The China version is available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants but both come with 128GB storage option only.

On the camera end, the G7 Plus also packs a dual rear camera setup, 16MP + 5MP combo while for selfies, there is a 12MP sensor. In addition, the phone will have a 27-watt fast charging that will give you 12 hours of power with just 15 minutes of charge. Other features include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-band VoLTE, dual SIM slots and NFC.

As for the pricing, the Moto G7 Plus 4+128GB version is priced at 2099 yuan ($312) while the 6GB+128GB version comes in at 2399 yuan ($357). Both variants are scheduled to go on sale at 10:00am on April 11.

Xiaomi lets the media in on the rigorous tests the Mi 9 undergoes with a tour of Foxconn’s production factory

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Apr 5, 2019

Xiaomi recently invited some media personnel to a tour of Foxconn’s Langfang factory which is one of the three factories where the flagship Mi 9 series is produced. The three factories are Foxconn’s Langfang factory, Yinghuada’s factory at Nanjing, and BYD’s Xi’an factory. As you must have known, the Mi 9 has been experiencing some shortage in stock, occasioned by surging demand and from the look of things, a cumbersome production process.

The Mi 9 production is not just difficult because of the material it uses, but because it has to undergo several tests to assure of its durability. Most of the Mi 9 units in circulation are produced at Foxconn’s Langfang factory so this tour is a clear demonstration of the process. According to PCpop, the tour took reports to the SMT production line where the motherboard for the phone is processed.

There, the components are soldered on to the PCB main board. This is an automated process that is carried out by robots. The phone’s chipset, resistors and capacitors are placed on the main board by the robot according to the specified coordinates, and then it goes through the reflow oven where the entire motherboard is processed. The workers are mainly there to monitor the process and add raw materials. This process is very fast and accurate. One of the production lines can produce 8000 mobile phone motherboards a day and there are 10 of such SMT production lines at Langfang Foxconn.

The tour also took the reporters to the assembly workshop where the motherboard, screen, camera, earpiece, battery, wireless charging coil and other components of the Mi 9 is assembled to the frame. The process is constantly monitored with each unit checked to ensure the assembled components are working. After that, the glass back panel is mounted. It is also precisely positioned by a precision robot, and the back cover is tightly fitted to the body. Then the model name is printed on the rear shell. After that, the production is completed.

After the complete production, the phone isn’t shipped out just yet but still has to undergo several rigorous stress tests. In the ageing test workshop, the assembled mobile phone will simulate the heavy use of the user, and test whether there are software and hardware issues on the mobile phone. After that, the mobile phone will be processed by p2i, which is to cover the surface of the mobile phone with the P2i nano-coating so that the surface of the mobile phone is hydrophobic, and the liquid can be prevented from entering the mobile phone, thereby achieving a ti-splash level. The entire p2i process lasts for 3 hours.

The last production line is where the Mi 9 is packaged. Before packaging, another test is carried out on some of the features such as the screen and camera before the packaging of the mobile phone. Then the network license is placed on the back of the fuselage, as well as a barcode on the back and a protective film on the screen. The phone is then placed inside the packaging box alongside other accessories before sending it to a temporary storage facility. According to the officer in charge of the factory, the sales of the Mi 9 is very hot so, the phone doesn’t even make it to the warehouse before it is shipped to the various sales channels.

After the factory tour, Qiao Tonghu, senior manager of mobile phone delivery management in the production management department of Xiaomi Group’s mobile phone department, and Xu Jieyun, general manager of Xiaomi Group’s public relations department, accepted questions from the media. Most of the questions centered on the production capacity of the Mi 9. The Xiaomi official in charge noted that the company first encountered problems in the early production stages in two aspects. First, the supply of camera modules was relatively small, which limits the overall production capacity. Then the aspect of worker’s proficiency but that is constantly improving.

Oppo reveals the camera specifications of the Oppo Reno smartphone

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Apr 5, 2019

Oppo will be launching its all-new Oppo Reno smartphone series in China on 10th April. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has already started taking pre-orders, revealing that the phone will come in three colors — Black, Blue, and Green.

The listing also confirms the memory variants of the smartphone — 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage, 6 GB RAM + 256 GB internal storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB internal storage.

It’s known that the smartphone will be offered in two variants — one of them will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor while the other one will be powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC.

Now, the phone’s camera configuration has been revealed by the company. It will come with Sony’s 48-megapixel IMX586 sensor and will come with support for 10X optical zoom. There’ll also be a super wide-angle lens and periscope telephoto three-camera structure. The secondary camera sensor will be of 8-megapixel 120-degree super wide-angle while the tertiary camera will be of 13-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.

The company has also confirmed that the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition smartphone will come with dual-frequency GPS which helps in reducing inaccuracies in GPS tracking caused due to interfaces like buildings and signal delays.

Oppo has also confirmed that the smartphone will come with an AMOLED display with 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio and will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 6.0 on top.

Xiaomi launches a Star Trang Telescope priced at 599 yuan ($89)

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Apr 5, 2019

We are not keeping count of the number of gadgets that Xiaomi has unveiled in the past few days but it seems the Chinese giant is intent on dropping up to twenty new products ahead of the Mi Fan Festival. Recall that a poster was spotted where the company was tipped as planning to release all the products the poster was teasing. Some of them are already in the kitty like the Mi 9 Roy Wang edition, the water purifier, digital clock with thermometer and hygrometer, the MIJIA walkie-talkie 2, MIJIA handheld vacuum cleaner and a few others. Xiaomi has also launched a Star Trang Telescope and it is priced at 599 yuan (89).

The Xiaomi Star Trang Telescope features custom-made aspherical eyepieces of 23mm (21.7x) and 10mm (50x), both models with a 60-degree viewing field of view. The telescope objective lens is a high-quality glass lens with a full-surface multi-layer coating which effectively improves the optical performance of the lens. The image reproduction is truly sharp.

The AZ theodolite eliminates the complicated operation of other brackets and is designed with intimate fixed-point scales. No matter whether it is a geek, a male, a young, or a primary school student, you can easily adjust the telescope to watch the near water and the distant mountains as well as a starry sky.

The Xiaomi Star Trang Telescope also comes with a stainless steel tripod which is sturdy and durable. There are also accessory discs which prevents the eyepieces and accessories from getting damaged. There is equally a carry backpack with custom-built pearl cotton lining for better protection of the telescope. The backpack also has double webbing handles for a more comfortable grip.

The Xiaomi Star Trang Telescope is expected to go on sale on April 9 during the Mi Fan Festival, alongside other products that have been launched.

Xiaomi Poco F1 MIUI 10.3.4 update brings Widevine L1, 4K 60fps video recording, Game Turbo and more

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Apr 5, 2019

Through a tweet, Poco India General Manger C Manmohan has confirmed the arrival of the stable MIUI 10.3.4 update for Xiaomi Poco F1 users. Apart from bug fixes and performance improvements, the latest software update brings much awaited Widevine L1 support, 4K video recording at 60fps. Game Turbo and more.

Good News! We have started rolling out a new stable update for all our #POCOF1 fans. Key highlights of this update:
– 4k recording at 60FPS
-Game Turbo Mode
-Widevine L1 support
-Latest security patch
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/czEFiIA6JO

— C Manmohan (@cmanmohan) April 4, 2019

The MIUI 10.3.4 update for Poco F1 users carries support for Widevine L1 that will enable users to stream HD videos over Netflix. One should be aware of the fact that it can stream videos of only up to 480 pixels resolution.

The second new feature that’s arrive for Poco F1 is Game Turbo that boosts the performance of the device while gaming. It includes an overlay pop-up that gives quick access to Wi-Fi on/off toggle, screenshot, screen recording and more without leaving the gaming screen. Also, another new related to gaming is the arrival of floating windows for incoming calls during games.

The camera of the Poco F1 now supports 4K video shooting at 60fps. Also, it tags along new modes for AI camera. The face unlock app can be now used to lock/unlock specific apps. The update is also packed with April month’s Android security patch. Some of the optimizations included in the MIUI 10.3.4 update include face unlock efficiency and redesigned starting page for Mi Cloud. The update is being rolled out in phases because of which it may take some time for all the Poco F1 users to receive it.

Xiaomi Poco F1 Specifications and Price

The Xiaomi Poco F1 has a full HD+ resolution IPS LCD display of 6.18 inches. The notch of the phone has an IR sensor for face recognition in dark and a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The 12-megapixel + 5-megpixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader are placed on the backside of the phone. The Snapdragon 845 mobile platform and 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 powers the smartphone. It has already received the latest Android 9 Pie OS update.

Read More: Xiaomi discontinues Developer ROM update for old 2016 Redmi models

The 6 BG RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the Poco F1 are respectively priced at Rs. 19,999 (~$289), Rs. 20,999 (~$303) and Rs. 27,999 (~$405). The 128 GB and 256 GB Armoured Edition of the Poco F1 are respectively priced at Rs. 21,999 (~$318) and Rs. 28,999 (~$419).

Motorola P40 Play 360-degree renders video reveal full design

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Apr 5, 2019

Earlier this week, popular tipster OnLeaks had shared the renders of the upcoming Motorola P40 Note smartphone. The handset that is expected to arrive as the first triple camera phone from the company will be arriving as the successor of Motorola P30 Note from last year. Last year, Lenovo-owned company had also launched the Motorola P30 Play phone. OnLeaks has collaborated with Indian publication Compare Raja to reveal the design of the upcoming Motorola P40 Play smartphone.

The Motorola P40 series will probably include three phones such as Motorola P40, P40 Note and P40 Play. Among these, the P40 Play will be arriving with the weakest specs. The render of the phone that have been leaked by OnLeaks reveals that its waterdrop notched display will be featuring slight thick bezels. Also, the chin of the device also appears quite thick.

The P40 Play smartphone measures 147.7 x 71.5 x 9.2mm and it houses a 5.6-inch display. There is no confirmation on the screen resolution of the phone. There is a possibility that this entry-level model in the P40 series will carry support for HD+ resolution.

The back panel of the phone seems to be made out of plastic. The top-left corner of the rear shell has a dual camera setup and an LED flash. The main camera sensor of the smartphone will be of 13-megapixel. Probably, the other lens could be a depth sensor. The Motorola batwing logo on the rear could be integrated with a fingerprint reader.

Motorola is expected to release the P40 series of smartphones in China. These phones will come with ZUK UI based Android 9 Pie OS. The same smartphones are expected to release outside of China with “One” branding and they are most likely to arrive as Android One devices running on the latest version of Android 9.

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

Apart from Motorola P40 series, the company is also preparing a flagship phone with four rear cameras. As of this writing, there is no information on the name of the device. However, it is expected to arrive with a massive display of 6.2-inch AMOLED screen, an in-display fingerprint reader and 48-megapixel main camera.

Samsung starts mass production of its own 5G chips

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Apr 5, 2019

Samsung Electronics has announced that it has now started mass production of its 5G chips. The company’s new chip is the Exynos Modem 5100, which contains a 5G multi-mode chipset. This is the same chipset that is used to power the Galaxy S10 5G.

Along with that, the South Korean tech giant says that it has also started mass production of its single-chip radio frequency transceiver, the Exynos RF 550 and the supply modulator solution, the Exynos SM 5800. These technologies also power Samsung’s flagship 5G smartphone that went on sale this week.

The Samsung Exynos Modem 5100 was first unveiled in August last year and is claimed to be the world’s first 5G modem that is compatible with the 3GPP’s 5G New Radio (5G-NR) standard. It can reach a downlink speed of up to 2 Gbps for frequencies under 6 GHz, and a downlink speed of up to 6 Gbps for the mmWave spectrum.

These blazing speeds make this modem up to 5x times faster than 4G ones. Further, the 4G connectivity with the new Samsung Exynos 5100 has been improved as well, and now it can reach a download speed of up to 6 Gbps.

The Exynos RF 5500 has 14 receiver paths for download, 4×4 MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output), and a higher-order 256 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) scheme for data transfer in 5G networks; and the Eyxnos SM5800 is 30% more power efficient than previous offerings. All three chips support 5G-NR sub-6-gigahertz (GHz) spectrum and legacy radio access technologies.

As one of the only companies with an end-to-end 5G solution from chipsets, network core, radio solutions, and the end-user devices, Samsung seems to be uniquely positioned to deliver the next-generation smartphone and network.

Xiaomi discontinues Developer ROM update for old 2016 Redmi models

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Apr 5, 2019

Xiaomi has announced through its MIUI Forum that the company has adjusted the internet testing upgrade strategy for some models of the Redmi series. It revealed that Xiaomi will now stop the developer ROM update for the Redmi models that were launched before 2016.

This means that the users of those smartphones who are on the developer ROM will have to shift to the Stable ROM. The major difference in terms of update frequency for both the ROMs is that the developer version updates every week and the stable version receives an update every two months.

Since it’s been more than two years for devices launched before 2016, the company doesn’t want to spend much of its resources on providing frequent updates for those smartphones, which aren’t in demand and some of them have already been discontinued.

The smartphone models that have been affected include Redmi 3S/3X, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note Pro, Redmi 4 series, Redmi Note 4, and Redmi 4A. Only these models are affected by the change in update frequency.

In its official announcement, the company said that it recommends the users on the developer ROM to switch to the Stable ROM in order to ensure the stability and usability of the affected smartphones.

Meanwhile, the China-based company has already started working on the next major release for its custom user interface — MIUI 11. As per the reports, the MIUI 11 will come with a revamped design, new icon sets, advanced low-power mode, and the company will also take care of the advertising-related issues in MIUI. While the ads won’t be gone completely, but the company says that it will be more tolerant.

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

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Apr 5, 2019

Lenovo has unveiled a new smartphone called the Lenovo K6 Enjoy in China. It is a budget-friendly phone that has arrived with waterdrop-styled display and dual rear cameras. The handset has arrived with a price tag of 1,398 Yuan in China.

Lenovo K6 Play Specifications

The Lenovo K6 Play (L38032 model number) measures 156.4 x 75 x 7.99 and it weighs 191 grams. The IPS LCD panel of 6.22 inches is available on the device. The notched screen offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. As far as the appearance of the phone is concerned, the handset resembles with the Lenovo Z5s smartphone from last year.

The midrange Helio P22 processor powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. There are two storage editions of the phone such as 64 GB and 128 GB. There is an external microSD card slot on the device for additional storage. The ZUK UI flavored Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the phone.

The Lenovo K6 Enjoy comes with dual-LED flash enabled triple camera module on its rear. It features an autofocus enabled 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a telephoto lens of 8-megapixel. There is a selfie camera of 8-megapixel on the device.

Read More: Lenovo Z6 Pro retail box is designed by Beijing Olympic Games Xiangyun Torch Designer

The handset houses a 3,300mAh battery that carries support for 10W charging. The connectivity features available on the Lenovo K6 Play are dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

Lenovo K6 Enjoy Price and Release Date

The price tag of the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB edition of the Lenovo K6 Enjoy is 1,398 Yuan (~$208). The smartphone comes in Black and Mirage Blue colors. There is no word on the international availability of the phone.

In 2016, Lenovo had sold a smartphone called the Lenovo K6 Enjoy. It was one of the phones from the Lenovo K6 series. Last year, the Chinese manufacturer had sold K5 series of smartphones. There is a possibility that starting with K6 Enjoy the company will be launching more phones in the 2019 K6 series will be unveiled in this year. Hence, Lenovo fans may see phones like Lenovo K6, K6 Note, K6 Pro and K6 Play this year.

Antutu reveals list of Best Smartphone in China with cost-to-performance ratio

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Apr 5, 2019

Antutu Benchmark recently released a list of top performing smartphones globally for the month of March 2019. Now, the company has released a list of top-performing smartphones for March, divided into four categories based on a cost-to-performance ratio.

The categories are defined based on the price range. There are four categories — smartphones priced between 0 to 999 Yuan; 1,000 to 1,999 Yuan; 2,000 to 2,999 Yuan and devices priced above 3,000 Yuan.

Now, coming to the first category of devices priced between 0 to 999 Yuan (approximately $0 to $149), the Redmi Note 7 Pro 3GB + 32GB model is leading, followed by Redmi 7 3GB + 32GB model and Lenovo K5 Note 6GB + 64GB model.

In the second category, where the smartphones are priced between 1,000 Yuan to 1,999 Yuan (approximately $149 to $298), the Meizu X8 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model is leading the list. The second and third spot are grabbed by Lenovo Z5s 4GB + 64GB model and Meizu Note 9 4GB + 64GB model respectively.

For smartphones priced between 2,000 Yuan to 2,999 Yuan, which is approximately between $298 and $446, the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is at the top position. It is followed by Meizu 16th 6GB + 64GB and Xiaomi Mi 9 6GB + 128GB models in the second and third position.

As for the fourth and final category, where the devices are priced above 3,000 Yuan (that’s around $447), the Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition having 8GB RAM and 256GB storage has got the top spot. The second position is also for Xiaomi and goes to its gaming smartphone Black Shark Helo with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The third spot is grabbed by OnePlus 6 which packs 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

In the overall global markets, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is leading the pack with 371,423 points. The second place goes to Snapdragon 855 edition of Samsung Galaxy S10 that has scored 358,845. The Vivo iQOO Monster edition which is also fueled by the same SoC is placed third with a score of 356,004 points.

Vivo V1901A/T full specs and images TENAA leak reveals triple cameras, 4,880mAh battery

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