Xiaomi crowdfunds Mi HIMO Electric Bicycle T1 with 120km range

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Apr 23, 2019

Xiaomi, while known for its smartphone business, has also established its presence in the lifestyle products markets. The company has launched more than 44 products this year that are not part of its smartphone lineup.

Now, today, the company has unveiled yet another product — Mi HIMO Electric Bicycle T1, which is now being crowdfunded by the company in China. At the moment, the bicycle is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$447) and will start shipping from 4th June.

The company says that the Xiaomi HIMO Electric Bicycle T1 is based on a patented design and the parts are carefully selected based on the fire-resistant materials and paint. As for the meter, it comes with a high-sensitive digital display that adopts based on the light.

As for the headlight, the company says that it is derived from the HIMO English Logo element and offers up to 18,000cd brightness. The company says that the distance between far and near lights is 15 meters for the high beam and 5 meters for the low beam.

It is powered by a 350W brushless permanent magnet motor which is claimed to offer high-end performance. Further, there are 90mm wide tire and 8mm thick high-elastic rubber as well as the front and back dual brake system. While the front has hydraulic disc brake, the rear wheel adopts safe and durable drum brake system.

The bike comes with a one-touch start button as well as a multi-function combination switch and a touch button to control the bicycle while driving. As for the battery life, it comes with a 14,000mAh battery which is claimed to offer a travel range of 120 kilometers on a single charge.

Alldocube’s high-end devices marks presence at Global Mobile Electronics Show

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 23, 2019

The Electronics fairs are always a boon for manufacturers to showcase new products. Equally, consumers can also benefit from such fairs by getting an insight into the upcoming technologies. Alldocube, a Chinese electronics maker based in Shenzhen showcased its high-end devices including new laptops, notebooks, etc at Global Mobile Electronics fair. Alldocube also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, MediaTek to bring affordable and highly efficient devices for users globally.

Along with a super AMOLED display tablet, Alldocube also detailed its upcoming laptops based on Intel and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. The company is aiming to facilitate users’ needs by offering different models featuring high-end specifications.

Alldocube highlighted multiple devices at the event featuring three processors – Intel Core i3, Intel Gemini Lake N4000-N5000 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 850.

After the success of 13.5-inch laptop equipped with Intel Kaby Lake 7Y30, the company is launching Intel Core i3 based 2-in 1 laptops soon. At the event, the company showcased Intel i3 powered devices flaunting its design and other high-end specs. The new Intel i3 based laptops are available with different storage configurations – 4GB+64GB and 8GB + 128GB featuring multiple sizes of 13.3/14/15.6 inch. The efficiency, affordability and improved performance of Intel i3 CPUs are a perfect match for accomplishing daily tasks like surfing the internet, watching movies and making presentations. Moreover, customers will have options to choose AMD processor over the Intel.

Alldocube’s Intel Gemini Lake N4000-N5000 powered laptops were looking sleek, thin and beautiful at the company’s booth. The new product line is available in two different sizes of 11.6 inch and 14 inches, whereas the users can choose between different storage and RAM configurations – 4/8 GB and 32/64/128 GB ROM. It is the successor of Alldocube KNote 5 which are powered by old model Intel Gemini Processors.

Read More: The all-new Alldocube Thinker confirms company’s expansion to the high-end market

Further, another fleet of laptops was present on the shelf of AllDocube’s counter at Global Source Electronics show in Hong Kong. The 14 inch Windows on ARM PC is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 processor. It is coupled with 4/8GB RAM and 64/128 GB ROM. It would be the third laptop packed with the new Qualcomm’s chipset after Samsung Galaxy Book 2 and Lenovo Yoga C630.

Xiaomi Mi TV with ultra-narrow bezels and Bluetooth-powered voice remote launched in China

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Jeet

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Apr 23, 2019

As expected, Xiaomi today hosted a launch event in China where the company unveiled its all-new Mi TV models. The company has announced four models of its Mi TV, differing based on the display size — 32-inch, 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch.

The TV models come with a comprehensive screen design featuring ultra-narrow bezels surrounding the display. Further, the new TV units also come with a Bluetooth-powered remote control that also supports voice commands.

The new Xiaomi Mi TV models are powered by the quad-core 64-bit processor and are offering in three configurations — 1GB RAM with 4GB of onboard storage, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM with 8GB of onboard storage.

The 32-inch model comes with 1GB + 4GB configuration while the 43-inch model packs 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. The 55-inch and 65-inch models come with 2GB RAM and 8GB storage. While the 32-inch model offers HD resolution, the 43-inch model supports Full HD resolution.

On the other hand, the 55-inch and 65-inch models come with support 4K video resolution as well as 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi. These new Mi TV units also come with Dolby Audio + DTS HD audio support.

As for connectivity, apart from the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), the TV also supports Wi-Fi connectivity, just like every other Mi TV models. The models seem to be in line with the previous reports that claimed that the upcoming Mi TV will come with improved rear design and better remote control.

Just like every other Mi TV launched in the past couple of years, these new models also come powered by PatchWall — a custom version built on top of Android. The PatchWall user interface comes with an improved content recommendation based on the user’s interaction. Users can quickly get access to movies, series, and music while using the PatchWall.

Coming to the pricing, the 32-inch model of the new Mi TV is priced at 1,099 Yuan (approx. $164) while the 43-inch model costs 1,999 Yuan (approx. $298). The 55-model will go on sale for 2,999 Yuan (approximately $447) while the largest model with 65-inch display is priced at 3,999 Yuan (roughly $596). All the models will be available for reservations from today itself in China.

Buy Teclast F15 and Teclast F6 at Lowered Prices on GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 23, 2019

Teclast has teamed-up with GeekBuying to launch the ‘2019 Teclast Fan Festival.’ As part of this recently kicked-off promo, GeekBuying users will be able to get their tech greedy hands on new and trendy products without breaking emptying their pockets. In addition to a slew of other products that have been added to various categories like Trending Items, Accessories, etc., the promotion page features two of Teclast’s well-received laptop i.e. the Teclast F15 and Teclast F6 laptops.

Teclast F15 Laptop

The long-awaited F15 laptop was launched in February this year. Even months after hitting the store shelves, the device continues to garner huge popularity among tech buffs and those looking for a sleek, stylish laptop they can carry everywhere they go.

In order to make the F15 laptop available to those living on a tight budget, Teclast is now offering it for a reduced price of just $399.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 23 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $518.99.

Here’s a brief glimpse of what the Teclast F15 has to offer in terms of features:

6 inch IPS screen with a screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels
Intel Celeron N4100, Quad Core processor
Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU
8GB RAM + 256GB SSD with SSD card expansion
41800mWh battery
Microsoft Windows 10 OS

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which is currently available for the grey color version of the Teclast F15 laptop.

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Teclast F6 Laptop

Teclast launched the equally coveted F6 laptop in September last year. Designed for “actionists,” this ultra slim is has been deemed as one of the brand’s most loved laptops, thanks to the awe-inspiring features and top-end specs it packs.The feature-laden F6 laptop would normally set you back $313.99, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, it is now up for grabs bearing a reduced price tag of just $293.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 6 percent drop in the device’s original selling price.

The Teclast F6 laptop offers the following features:

3-inch Full HD IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
Intel Apollo Lake N3450 Quad Core CPU
Intel UHD 500 inbuilt Graphics
Microsoft Windows 10 OS
6GB DDR3 + 128GB SSD
0MP front camera
Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi

You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of this discount, which is available for the gray color version of the laptop. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Realme is entering China, Weibo page goes live

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Jeet

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Apr 23, 2019

Realme made its debut last year as a sub-brand of Oppo. However, within a couple of months, Realme split from its parent company Oppo to become an independent brand. The company was launched with a focus on the Indian market but has expanded its presence to other regions as well.

However, Realme has stayed away from the world’s biggest smartphone market — China. But that is about to change as it seems that the company is all set to enter the Chinese market. In fact, the brand’s Weibo page also gone live.

The Weibo page of the Realme doesn’t reveal anything regarding its plan in China but the fact that the page is already live suggests that the launch of Realme in China is about to happen very soon. The company is also expected to enter the Middle East and the Europen market by the end of this year.

Currently, the Realme brand has a presence in seven countries which includes India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, and the Philippines. Realme has now started listing China and Taiwan on its website.

Thanks to the value-for-money smartphones from the company, it has managed to achieve an unpretending success in the Indian market. In just about one year of its launch, the company has grabbed 8 percent of the smartphone market share in India.

While it’s still far behind its major competitor Redmi in India, Realme has been rapidly growing in the market and its device offerings also pose as a major threat to the Xiaomi’s Redmi lineup in India as well as budget phones from other brands.

Although the company has not officially confirmed anything, it seems that the Realme 3 Pro could be among the first smartphones to be available in China when the brand officially announces its entry in the world’s largest smartphone market.

Realme 3 Pro is the company’s latest smartphone which comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE processor with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The phone features a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 25 MP front-facing AI-powered snapper. It runs Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6 and is powered by a 4045mAh battery with VOOC 25W fast charging support.

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Moto Z4 leak reveals Snapdragon 675, 48MP rear and 25MP selfie cameras and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 23, 2019

The Moto Z4 is an upcoming smartphone from Motorola. It will be arriving as the successor for the Snapdragon 835 SoC powered Moto Z3. In the previous month, a leaked render of the Moto Z4 had surfaced to reveal its front and rear design. An Indian publication has recently shared the key specs and features of the Moto Z4 citing information found through a leaked internal marketing document of Motorola.

The leaked document has revealed that the Motorola Moto Z4 will be arriving with 6.4-inch OLED display with waterdrop-styled notch. It will carry support for full HD+ resolution. The display of the phone will be embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The new report debunks the previous leak which claimed that the Moto Z4 will be featuring a 6.22-inch display.

The Android 9 Pie OS in its stock version will be available on the Moto Z4. However, it will also include few features from Motorola such as Moto Display, Moto Actions and Moto Experiences. The Snapdragon 675 mobile platform will be fueling the smartphone. It will be a 5G-ready device since it is expected to support 5G Moto Mod through the 16-pin pogo connector on its rear.

The Moto Z4 will be equipped with a single rear camera of 48-megapixel. It will also carry support for enhanced night scene photography through a feature called Night Vision. For capturing selfies, the Moto Z4 will be fitted with a 25-megapixel front-facing camera. In dim-light conditions, the Quad Pixel technology will be capture clearer images of 6 megapixels. The smartphone will be equipped with AI driven photography features as well as AR stickers.

The Moto Z4 will be packed with a 3,600mAh battery that will come with TurboCharge rapid charging technology. It is expected to arrive with a splash-resistant body. The smartphone will feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The pricing of the smartphone is under the wraps. However, the leak reveals that the Moto Z4 will be costing half the price of flagship phones. Hence, it could be priced around $400 to $500.

Read More: Motorola P40 Play 360-degree renders video reveal full design

Previous leaks have revealed that the Moto Z4 will be made available in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. There is no information on the launch date of the smartphone.

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Get Up To 50% Off on Top Smart Home Appliances on Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 23, 2019

Looking for smart products to automate your home without spending a lot of money? We got good news for you.
Gearbest has launched the ‘Top Smart Home Appliances Sale,’ wherein the Chinese online store is doling out up to a noteworthy 50 percent off on a wide range of smart home devices. In order to keep the search process simple and fast, all products have been split into multiple categories on the promotion page.

The first section called ‘New & Recommend’ features the Alfawise AR182BLDC 18kPa Powerful Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner and Alfawise WS – 960 Smart Robot Vacuum Window Cleaner that would normally set you back $146.25 and $260.19, respectively.

As part of its recently kicked-off promo, Gearbest is now offering the AR182BLDC 18kPa Powerful Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for a dropped price of just $139.99, while the WS – 960 Smart Robot Vacuum Window Cleaner is available for a reduced price of only $189.99.

The following category dubbed ‘Best Sellers’ is cramped with Alfawise branded products. The section includes Alfawise FJ-166A Cordless Handheld Stick Vacuum cleaner, Alfawise PE1004T Smart Plug EU Standard, etc. More importantly, these items are available for considerably lowered prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Alfawise FJ-166A Cordless Handheld Stick Vacuum Cleaner usually retails for $124.87, but you can now buy it for only $109.99. This 12 percent discount is valid for 100 pieces, while the promo is slated to end in just six days.

Likewise, the ‘Overseas Warehouse’, and ‘House Cleaning’ categories also feature a myriad of heavily discounted items from leading brands like Alfawise, Utorch, and Gocomma. You can also get your hands on various other useful items in the next section called ‘Accessories.’

A slew of equally useful products such as Utorch M5 USB Charging Mute Mosquito Killer Lamp, Alfawise Portable Manual Espresso Coffee Maker Cup, Gocomma VE135 – 2 Dual Slice Toaster and Alfawise SV – 829 Powerful 2-in-1 Handheld Vacuum are up for grabs carrying significant discounts in the ‘Other Home Appliance’ category.

In order to check out the rest of the products included in the aforesaid sections, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

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Giveaway – Win a Realme 3 Pro Smartphone

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Cheky Zhu

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Apr 23, 2019

Gizmochina is conducting 1 unit Realme 3 Pro 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.

The winner of giveaway will be published on Gizmochina’s Facebook and Twitter page, so you should follow the social page of Gizmochina.

If you want to win the free Realme 3 Pro smartphone, the most important thing for you is to leave a comment of your thought about the Realme 3 Pro.

Realme 3 Pro Review Video:

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Realme 3 Pro is the latest smartphone of Realme, which is the upgrade of Realme 3 released last months. Realme 3 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 710 AIE mobile platform with 2.2GHz. It comes with 6.3-inch FHD waterdrop screen with Gorilla Glass 5, covered by the glass and metal combination chassis. The handset is fueled by 4045mAh battery with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, and it is enough for daily use. The Realme 3 Pro ships with 16MP+5MP dual rear camera with f/1.7 big aperture and f/2.4 aperture, which exceeds the Realme 3 Pro. What’s more, the Realme 3 Pro supports 960fps super slo-mo video. The front-facing camera comes with 25MP AI camera, which is suitable to taking vlogs.

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OPPO Reno 10x Zoom to release in China on May 10

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 23, 2019

At the beginning of this OPPO had launched the OPPO Reno series of smartphones in China. The Oppo Reno Standard Edition that is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC went on sale from April 19. However, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom that is fueled by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is still not available for purchase. OPPO Vice President Shen Yiren has confirmed today through a Weibo post that the Reno 10x Zoom will be available for purchase starting from May 10.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Price

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB variant of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$595). The 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the smartphone costs 4,499 Yuan (~$670) whereas the highest configuration model with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage is priced at 4,799 Yuan (~$715).

These variants will be available in colors like Fog Sea Green and Extreme Night Black. The Chinese firm is now receiving the reservations of the smartphone.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Specifications

The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom flagship phone boasts a very screen-to-body ratio since it features a massive and notch-less 6.6-inch OLED screen. It produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Gorilla Glass 6 protects the marvelous display of the phone.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform fuels the Reno 10x Zoom smartphone. It is packed with a 4,065mAh battery. The handset supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. It lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack.

The “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper and an LED flash. Placed on the rear side of the phone is a vertical triple camera unit that includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with OIS, a 13-megapixel periscope-type telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS and a ultra wide-angle lens of 8-megapixel. The USP of the phone is that it offers 10x hybrid zoom.

Read More: OPPO A1k price, design and key specs revealed before launch

The OPPO Reno series of smartphones will go official in Europe tomorrow. The Chinese firm is expected to announce a 5G version of the Reno 10x Zoom at the European launch event. The Reno and Reno 10x Zoom are also rumored to arrive in India by the end of June.

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Huawei announces 5G roadmap, Huawei Mate X confirmed to launch in June

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Jeet

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Apr 23, 2019

At the Huawei Global Analyst Conference, the China-based giant has announced its 5G roadmap. As per the company’s plans, the Huawei Mate X — the company’s first foldable as well as first 5G smartphone, will be launched in June this year.

The report further states that the China-based company also has plans to launch another 5G smartphone in October this year. This could be Huawei’s third 5G smartphone after the Mate X and Mate 20 X 5G that was recently announced.

The news about Mate X launching in June this year, as it was previously confirmed, comes at a time when the launch of Samsung Galaxy Fold has been postponed because of issues related to the phone’s display.

Further, the company says that the first Huawei wireless CPE will be launched around June this year, and will be followed by the launch of a mobile Wi-Fi router later this year. There’s a possibility that the upcoming Mate 30 series and Nova series could also have 5G compatible smartphone models.

The development about the 5G roadmap comes just a day after Huawei announced its financials for the Q1 2019. It reported that the financials of the first quarter of this year stands at 179.7 billion yuan, which represents a 39 percent year-on-year growth.

Further, the company has revealed that it managed to ship 59 million units of its smartphones in the first quarter that ended in March 2019. This is a significant development given that Huawei has set the target of shipping over 250 million smartphones this year.

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Samsung officially announces the postponement of Galaxy Fold release

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 23, 2019

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

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

Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera

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

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

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

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera and use the coupon for a noteworthy discount before it expires.

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OPPO A1k price, design and key specs revealed before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 23, 2019

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

OPPO A1k Specifications and Features

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

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

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

OPPO A1k Price and Release Date

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2019

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

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

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2019

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

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

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

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

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OnePlus CEO confirms new display technology for the OnePlus 7 Pro

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 22, 2019

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

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

	Oppo Realme 3 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro	Samsung Galaxy A60
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm, 172 grams	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams	155.2 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm, 162 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera	Triple 32 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4045 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0	4000 mAh, fast charging 18W	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

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

Display

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

Specs & Software

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

Camera

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

Battery

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

Price

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

Read More: Galaxy A40s and Galaxy A60 launched in China

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

Oppo Realme 3 Pro

PROs

Better GPU
Bigger battery
Faster charging technology
Affordable price

CONS

Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

Good performance
Great price
Big battery
Water resistant

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A60

PROs

Better display
Original design
Nice performance
Great cameras

CONS

Smaller battery

Vivo rolls out Android Pie to NEX A

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

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

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

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

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

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Redmi Y3 gets benchmarked ahead of release

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 22, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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