OPPO A7n launched in China: a MediaTek version of the OPPO A7

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Apr 2, 2019

The OPPO A7n is a new mid-range phone from OPPO. It was silently announced today in China and can simply be referred to as a MediaTek version of the OPPO A7 which launched in India last November.

The OPPO A7n has a 6.2-inch 1520 x 720 display with a waterdrop notch and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.3%. The back is covered in a special 3D material (we are not sure if its glass) that gives it a unique appearance when light rays hit it. The curved back also allows for a firm and more comfortable grip.

As said above, this can be called a MediaTek version of the OPPO A7. OPPO has replaced the Snapdragon 450 processor of the A7 with the Helio P35. There is 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A triple card slot allows you to use a MicroSD card (256GB max.) alongside two nano SIM cards.

The OPPO A7n has dual rear cameras – a 13MP f/2.2 primary sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. There is a 16MP f/2.0 AI camera in front for selfies with lots of features including portrait mode and beauty mode. The rear cameras can also record time-lapse videos.

The phone has Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, and even NFC (missing on the A7) for different forms of cardless payments. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back, a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom, and a 4,230mAh battery that charges via MicroUSB. With OPPO’s “app freezing” feature, your battery should last longer since no background apps are drawing power.

One neat feature the OPPO A7n also has is a one-touch key that lets you switch between a private mode and a regular (public) mode. The feature is useful in case you want to hand someone your phone to use. Just like the OPPO A7, it also runs ColorOS 5.2.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

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OPPO takes legal action against leakers of its Reno smartphone renders, penalizes employee

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

The OPPO Reno is one of the most talked about phones from China in recent times even though it is yet to launch. Thanks to a leak that revealed the phone will come with an unusual selfie camera design, the phone has even become more popular. However, in a surprising turn of events, OPPO is taking legal actions against the original source of the leak.

Apparently, OPPO’s plan was to keep the design of the selfie camera a secret until the launch. Yes, we know OPPO itself has been releasing details about the phone but for this particular one, it is not happy it got out.

Today, an internal memo from OPPO detailing the sanctions that should be carried out against those involved in the leak was shared on the web.

The memo says the original source of the leak will pay a fine of CNY 500,000 (~$74,368). It is also requesting for a full report about the incident and a promise not to spread details about new products. OPPO also requests legal actions to be taken against the dealers and clerk of the store that shared the info in the first place.

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Triple camera-sporting Honor 10i certified by TENAA tagging along a 6GB RAM variant

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2019

Honor 10 was last year’s Honor flagship which came with several iterations such as Honor 10 GT and Honor 10 Lite. Honor is about adding a new model known as Honor 10i. Images of the unannounced model appeared in Russia last month. The Honor 10i has now been certified by China’s TENAA.

The model appears with model number HRY-TL00T and HRY-AL00Ta, and the major difference from what we already know is that the device will also have 6 GB of RAM. hile the HRY-TL00T variant is listed with only 4/128 GB, the HRY-AL00Ta has more memory options, such as 4/64 GB, 6/64 GB, and 6/128 GB. The rest of the specifications remain the same.

As a reminder, the Honor 10i features a 6.21-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch that houses a 32MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a Kirin 710 chipset. Te Honor 10i also sports a triple camera setup on the back. The camera consists of a 24 MP f/1.8 main camera sensor teaming up with an 8 MP f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 2 MP depth sensor. The device will run Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 out of the box. The Honor model was said to have a price tag of around $300 in Russia. The price in China is expected to be slightly cheaper.

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Nokia X71 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 2, 2019

HMD Global announced a brand new midrange for the Asian market which will probably hit the global market soon under another moniker. The Nokia X71 is a very interesting handset for both its aesthetics and camera department, and it will be an important competitor of both the Huawei P30 Lite and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE that represent some of the most important mid-end devices of the moment. Here is a specs comparison that will clear your ideas about these three well-balanced phones. After reading the comparison and discovering who is the winner, you can let us know if you agree with us by using the comment box under the article.

Nokia X71 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

	Nokia X71	Huawei P30 Lite	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.2 x 76.5 x 8 mm, 180 grams	152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, 159 grams	147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm, 155 grams
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2316p (Full HD+), 400 ppi, IPS LCD	6.15 inches, 1080 x 2312p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD	5.97 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
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	Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3500 mAh, fast charging 18W	3340 mAh, fast charging 18W	3070 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

When it comes to the look it is all about tastes, but I personally prefer the most innovative designs made with the best material. And that is why I would go for the Nokia X71. It is the first Nokia phone to come with a punch-hole display, something that Xiaomi still did not try. It boasts a glass back and a solid aluminum frame. But someone may prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE due to its clean and reflective glass back, as it comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and wonderful gradient colors. Even Huawei P30 Lite is all but an ugly phone with its amazing glass back and a high screen-to-body ratio. But the punch-hole display makes me go for the Nokia X71.

Display

While Nokia X71 provides the most gorgeous front panel thanks to the punch-hole display, the phone with the best display quality is definitely the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. It is the only to boast a Super AMOLED panel made by Samsung which provides more vivid colors as well as deeper blacks. This display is even HDR-compliant, so it comes with outstanding color reproduction, especially in video contents. Nokia X71 and Huawei P30 Lite are more or less at the same level when it comes to the display quality, but the Huawei P30 Lite comes with a smaller display that may be less comfortable for productivity but it is also easier to use with one hand.

Specs & Software

Besides being the clear winner of this comparison, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is also one of the most performing midrange smartphones in the whole market. It is equipped with the best midrange chipset by Qualcomm, which is also the best San Diego giant’s chipset if we exclude the 800 series. That is the reason why Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will be faster and smoother than Nokia X71 and Huawei P30 Lite in most of the scenarios, including gaming. I want to give the second place to the Nokia X71 because, even though the Snapdragon 660 chipset is more or less at the same level as the Kirin 710, it comes with a better GPU. Further, Nokia X71 comes with a stock Android version which is lighter than Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s customized user interfaces.

Camera

Unfortunately, we still did not test the impressive triple camera of the Nokia X71 equipped with Carl Zeiss lenses, but on the paper, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE seems to be a most convincing camera phone. It boasts a main 48 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a telephoto lens for optical zoom. Nokia X71 is not so different as it comes with a similar setup but it has a lower resolution for the ultrawide lens, as well as a lower resolution for the front camera (16 MP vs 20 MP). Huawei P30 Lite may be a better phone for selfies given its whopping 32 MP front camera, but its rear camera should be inferior to both Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Nokia X71.

Battery

With its bigger 3500 mAh battery, Nokia X71 should be able to last more. Huawei P30 Lite stops at the average capacity of 3340 mAh, while Xiaomi Mi 9 SE’s battery is definitely its weakest point with just 3070 mAh.

Price

Nokia X71 debuted in Taiwan with a price tag of about €350/$392, Huawei P30 Lite costs just €290/$325 globally and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is available in China for about €300/$335. Overall, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE wins the comparison with a better display, a higher-end chipset and an amazing camera department.

Read More: Nokia X71 with punch-hole screen, triple cameras and Snapdragon 660 unveiled

Nokia X71 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE: PROs and CONS

Nokia X71

PROs

Great design
Bigger battery
128 GB
Nice cameras

CONS

Costlier

Huawei P30 Lite

PROs

Compact
Great cameras
Nice design
Good price

CONS

Lower-end hardware

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

PROs

Better display
Nice cameras
Higher-end hardware
Under-display fingerprint reader

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition unboxing photos

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

The Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Editon was one of the products released yesterday by Xiaomi. The phone is the result of a partnership between Xiaomi and LINE Corporation. Brown, the character on the phone, was originally a sticker from the LINE messaging app. He is a member of the LINE FRIENDS. There are physical stores around the world based on the characters from LINE FRIENDS.

The Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition doesn’t look different from the Holographic Purple of the standard Mi 9 SE save for the Bear logo on the back, it is actually quite different on the inside. There are custom wallpapers and themes made after the character and his friends. You can also play with the character by calling up the assistant. You will be able to ask it fun questions and even ask it to dance.

Unboxing photos of the phone shows what you get when you purchase this limited edition Mi 9 SE. The box itself is black with Brown Bear on the top in a holographic purple. There is Brown Edition written at the top and Xiaomi and LINE’s logos at the bottom. The box contains the phone itself, a cute protective case, a branded 10,000mAh power bank, and a bag of stickers.

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The Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition costs ¥2499 (~$370), it has the same configuration as the 6GB RAM + 128GB Mi 9 SE which sells for ¥2299 (~$340). Just like the standard edition, it has a 5.97-inch FHD+ AMOLED display supplied by Samsung and is covered with Gorilla Glass on both sides. There is a Snapdragon 712 processor under the hood and a 5th generation in-display fingerprint scanner for security. It also has Face Unlock.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Chanitex Smart Water Purifier with three-year filter life

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2019

Xiaomi has launched a new product dubbed Chanitex Smart Water Purifier under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product is different from the regular water purifier in several ways. First, it comes with an ultra-durable filter which you won’t need to change for three years. The product also comes with support for Mijia app control making it possible to operate the device remotely from your smartphone. The device comes with a price tag of 2499 yuan ($372). The price includes on-site installation service fees and the gadget is expected to start shipping on April 22.

The Chanitex Smart Water Purifier is a product of AO Smith Environmental Appliance Global Research and Development Base and they also provide comprehensive after-sales services. The company has a multi-functional laboratory for water treatment constructed in accordance with NSFCNAS accreditation standards, including 18 modules for precision instrumental analysis laboratories that can detect heavy metals, antibiotics, microorganisms, and disinfection by-products. The firm currently has more than 140 patented technologies.

The Chanitex Smart Water Purifier uses a 550-gallon high-throughput reverse osmosis filtration system that increases the water purification membrane area by 30% compared to conventional 400 water vessels. The water output per minute is as high as 1.6 liters which translates to outputting a cup of fresh water in 7.5 seconds. Compared to the traditional 400G water purifier, the water output per minute increased by 60%.

The purifier adopts a barrelless design, that is, it can be filtered and ready to drink without a storage chamber. Thus, when the tap is turned on, the water flows through the purifier and fresh water is immediately delivered, reduce waiting time. This design effectively removes the risk of secondary pollution that may arise from the water storage tank.

Further, the Chanitex smart water purifier adopts the patented long-acting RO (Reverse osmosis) membrane independently developed by the company. Under the condition of ensuring fresh and safe water quality, the membrane service life is up to 3 years, and the annual total water purification is improved compared with the traditional 400G water purifier by four times, reaching a total of 5500L of clean water. It has a five-stage layer filtration system, which can effectively remove rust, scale, heavy metals, residual chlorine, impurities from the regular water supply at home. It also removes odour and improves the taste. The patented technology of smart self-flushing automatically flushes out water caught up midway when power goes out.

Xiaomi’s Lei Jun promises MIUI revamp; will remove inappropriate ads and fix other issues

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

Xiaomi makes very little profit from its smartphone sales. A large percentage of its profits come from ads which run on its MIUI Android-based operating system. Some of these ads are inappropriate and a lot are intrusive, interrupting games and even showing up under the settings menu. The company’s CEO, Lei Jun has revealed there will be a revamp that addresses these key issues.

Mr. Lei Jun revealed via a Weibo post today that he has had an extensive discussion with the head of MIUI to work on key issues associated with the OS. The official MIUI account already listed six main issues it got as feedback from users. These issues include support for QQ call recording, a local recycle bin where deleted items are temporarily stored and then automatically deleted after three days, a magnifying glass feature, and an ultra-low-power mode where only calls and SMS works e.t.c.

The CEO retweeted the original post and then added that they will also work on ads which a lot of users have complained about. He disclosed that inappropriate and intrusive ads which are some of the key complaints from users will be removed. However, he didn’t say all ads will be completely removed.

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White Meizu 16s surfaces, confirms new camera design

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

The Meizu 16s is Meizu‘s upcoming flagship phone. In the past few weeks, there have been images of the phone across the web. Yesterday, its AnTuTu score was also revealed. Today, an image showing us the rear of the white variant has surfaced on the web and it confirms what we have seen with respect to design.

The Meizu 16s might not be easily distinguishable from its predecessor when you compare the front of both phones, but they are quite different on the rear. Unlike the Meizu 16 which has its cameras positioned in the middle of the phone, the cameras of the 16s are on the left of the phone. The signature ring flash sits below the setup and at the bottom is the manufacturer’s name.

The position of the cameras is not the only change. The sensors are also different. The primary camera is the 48MP Sony IMX586 and it has optical image stabilization.

Alongside the image of the white variant is also a picture of a silicone case. The case which is black has cut-outs for the camera and LED flash which matches those on the phone above. The volume control buttons and the power button are on the right side of the phone.

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Xiaomi emerges as China’s most popular TV Brand in 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 2, 2019

According to a report from Aowei Cloud Network (AVC), Xiaomi is labeled as the most popular TV brand in 2019 with increased shipments this February. Along with Xiaomi, other TV manufacturers such as Skyworth, Hisense, Haier, and TCL remained in the top 5 list.

Xiaomi TV shipments touched 8.4 million with a year-on-year increase of 225.5% in the fourth quarter of 2018. Such a surge in the Xiaomi TV sales has led them to remain at number one position in the China TV market. The affordability, high-end performance and several other reasons are undoubtedly driving Xiaomi TV sales in China.

In a recent year-end festival, Xiaomi managed to escalate TV sales by offering huge discounts along with other offers. For example, Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 65-inch version was available on discount for 2999 Yuan (~$446) from its original price of 3699 Yuan (~$550).

The Chinese TV market witnessed a downfall by -29.2% year-on-year basis and constituted only 2.35 million unit sales in February 2019. Overall revenue also dropped to 6.4 billion Yuan with a decline of 38.7% on a yearly basis.

Read More: Xiaomi TV sales are twice as much as the second best brand in the recent 11/11 promo

Domestic brands constituted 67% of total sales in China, while Japanese and Korean brands managed to get 6% and 1% share respectively. Among the TV sizes, 55 inch TVs remained on the top with a 29.4% share, 32 inches also fared well with 15.5%, and 43 inch TVs grabbed 14.6% market share.

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ASUS Zenfone 6z lands on Geekbench, powered by Snapdragon 855

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

The successor to the Zenfone 5z will be arriving a little late this year but that should be a good thing if it is available for purchase right after its launch instead of nearly four months later like the Zenfone 5z. The phone which is expected to launch as the Zenfone 6z has now been spotted on Geekbench.

Benchmarked as the “asus ASUS_I01WD”, the Zenfone 6z runs Android 9 Pie. It has 6GB of RAM and is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor. The phone scored 3527 points in the single-core test and 11190 in the multi-core test.

There is still a lot we do not know about the phone most especially its design. Last year, there were leaks showing off prototypes of the Zenfone 6. One had a punch hole display, another had a waterdrop notch, and a third had an unusual notch at the right corner.

We also do not know if ASUS will be joining the triple camera train this year or even surprise us with a quad camera setup. Nevertheless, we are excited to see what ASUS comes up with.

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OPPO shows off the DC Dimming feature on its upcoming Reno phone

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2019

OPPO will be taken the veil off the Reno series this month and ahead of that, the company continues to hype the device. OPPO’s VP Bryan Shen has been very generous with details of the model, ensuring that almost all the details are out in the open at this moment. The OPPO exec has shared a short video demonstration of the Reno’s DC dimming feature.

With the rise of LED technology, DC dimming control has been gaining a lot of attention as a more effective way of controlling the light output of an LED fixture. The technology uses a DC voltage between 0 and 10 to control the light output of the LED fixture. As the voltage goes up or down, the corresponding 0-10V dimmable driver matches the light output of the fixture to increase or decrease up to a certain percentage. DC dimming is one of the simplest and most popular dynamic lighting controls used in offices, retail spaces, and homes but the feature is just gaining traction in smartphones. But that of the Reno is not hardware DC dimming but a software pattern to reduce the low-brightness strobe.

In the short video, we can see how the feature is activated, turning on the strobes and when it is deactivated, the strobes disappears. The feature brings about stroboscopic eye protection. Earlier leaks and releases show the Reno will be equipped with a Snapdragon 855 processor, which uses a combination of 10x hybrid optical zoom and 4065mAh battery. Further details emerged showing the device will be arriving in three models such as Snapdragon 710 CPU variant, Snapdragon 855 CPU model with support for only 4G networks and Snapdragon 855 edition with 5G support. The Reno will also be arriving in four color choices such as fog sea green, black night mist, pink mist and nebula purple.

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Xiaomi Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 launches for ¥449 (~$67)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

Xiaomi launched its first walkie talkie back in 2017. Last October, it followed it up with the Mijia Walkie Talkie 1s which has more features than the original but retained its launch price. Now, the Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 has been announced. While the price is nearly double that of the 1s, it does pack some new features.

The Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 has a screen too like the 1s but its LCD and not a dot matrix display. The 1.77-inch screen displays more characters and information such as the battery level and is also visible under the sun.

It supports UHF-VHF dual-band and has a 5W transmission power which allows you to communicate between a distance of 1-6km. Positioned beside the antenna is a knob for controlling the volume level.

Another big upgrade of the Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 is its bigger battery capacity. It packs a 5,200mAh battery which is more than double that of the Mijia Walkie Talkie 1s’ 2190mAh battery. It will last 13 days on standby and provide up to 15 hours of talk time on a full charge. It also charges via USB-C (5V/2A) and can be recharged using a power bank.

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There is Bluetooth support and an audio jack if you haven’t gone wireless yet. There is an audio processing chip for clear audio when outdoors. The speaker is also bigger and said to be 22% louder than that of the previous generation. The Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 has an IP65 rating so you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged by the rain if you are out hiking. There is also location sharing which can be viewed on the app.

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One Million Xiaomi Mi 9 units shipped, Improved production leads to one week delivery

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 2, 2019

After a month of its launch, Xiaomi shipped 1 million units of the Xiaomi Mi 9. The Chinese smartphone company is making every effort to match the demand for the new smartphone. In China, it was made available for purchase within a few days of launch. The high-end specifications, availability, and premium design of Mi 9 have helped to generate over a million sales within a month.

Xiaomi Mi 9 is retailing throughout the world in selected countries. In Europe, it is available for €449, while in India it will start retailing for INR 35990 (expected), and in some other countries with a similar price tag.

As according to official Mi Store in China, the Mi 9 delivery information is changed to “within a week” timeframe from the earlier three weeks time period. In China, the 6GB+128GB is available for 2999 Yuan(~$446), 8GB+128GB version for 3299 Yuan(~$490) and 8GB+256 GB is going for 3699 Yuan(~$550).

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi 9 features an impressive 6.4 inch AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 graphical processing unit. Further, it is available in three different storage variants – 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. It comes with Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10 on board for smooth smartphone functioning.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition launched for 2,499 Yuan (~$372)

A 3500 mAh Li-Polymer battery is present with rapid 20W wireless charging. Xiaomi Mi 9 is available in four different colors black, blue, white and gold.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G price and release date for South Korea confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2019

Yesterday, LG had confirmed that it will be releasing the LG V50 ThinQ 5G smartphone in South Korea on April 19. The 256 GB and 512 GB editions of the phone will be hitting with respective price tags of KRW 1,39,000 (~$1,125) and KRW 1,55,000 (~$1,365). Today, Samsung has confirmed to the media that its Galaxy S10 5G smartphone will be releasing in the South Korean markets on April 5. Surprisingly, the 256 GB and 512 GB editions of the Galaxy S10 5G will be respectively costing KRW 1,39,000 (~$1,125) and KRW 1,55,000 (~$1,365) like the V50 ThinQ 5G.

By the market release of Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, South Korea will become the world’s first country with commercial 5G mobile network. The South Korean carries have started with the pre-orders of the Galaxy S10 5G as it will be made available for purchase from April 5. On the same date, the 5G networks will become live for the first time in the home country.

The 256 GB Galaxy S10 5G smartphone will be available in three color option such as Crown Silver, Majestic Black and Royal Gold. On the other side, the 512 GB model will come in Crown Silver and Majestic Black colors only. The general sales of the phone are slated to begin on April 15. The U.S. will be the next market to receive the Galaxy S10 5G followed by a couple of European countries through the summer.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G comes with a massive 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a pill-shaped cutout for dual front-facing cameras. The display supports 19:9 aspect ratio and quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 6 and it is embedded with an ultrasonic fingerprint reader.

Depending on the market it releases, the phone comes with Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM.The Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the Galaxy S10 5G along with One UI interface.

Read More: Samsung releases the second update in two weeks for the Galaxy S8 ushering improved camera stability

The dual front-facing camera setup includes autofocus enabled 10-megapixel lens and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The back panel of the phone features a horizontal triple camera setup with a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor. The 4,500mAh battery of the Galaxy S10 5G carries support for 25W rapid charging, 15W wireless charging and 9W reverse wireless charging.

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Buy ADATA SP580 480GB And 240GB SSD SATA Internal Solid State Drives At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 2, 2019

Hard drives come in handy for storing important data including important documents and multimedia files on your computer so that you can access them anywhere anytime. There are no prizes for guessing, top-branded Solid State Hard Disks aren’t easy on the pocketbook.
If you’re in the market for cost-effective hard disk drives that don’t let you down in terms of performance, you’ve come to the right place.

Taiwanese memory and storage manufacturer ADATA has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer the 480GB and 240GB variants of its internal solid state drives at lowered prices. On top of that, each variant has been assigned specific coupons that you can use to save more money at checkout.

ADATA SP580 480GB SSD

Equipped with Marvell control chip, Premier SP580 delivers better operation efficiency as compared to traditional hard drives. You can perform several tasks such as installing software, read or write files and boot the system without any sort of lag and save your time.

The ADATA SP580 480GB SSD would normally set you back $119.99, but you can now buy it for just $67.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 43 percent discount by applying coupon code XOISEKPP at checkout.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $14 by reducing the already lowered selling price of the ADATA SP580 480GB SSD to just $63.99.

You can visit this link to grab the discount without wasting time. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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ADATA SP580 240GB SSD

The 240GB variant of the Premier SP580 supports LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check Code) error correction mechanism.

This multi-layer debugging mechanism efficiently protects data integrity, while enhancing the durability and reliability of flash memory. It can turn on flash SLC mode using industry SLC caching algorithm technology and speed-up reading and writing SSD.The ADATA SP580 240GB SSD usually retails for $69.99, but GeekBuying is giving its loyal users a chance to buy the model for just $42.99. In addition to receiving this 39 percent discount, GeekBuying users can use coupon code MFDXSPQX and get an extra $6 off.

In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the ADATA SP580 240GB SSD further down to only $39.99 before placing your order. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

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Google’s “unreleased phone” teased by company’s SVP, could be Pixel 3a series

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 2, 2019

Google is preparing to launch new mid-range smartphones – Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL. Already plenty of rumours and leaks have revealed a lot about both the devices. Recently, Google Senior Vice President of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer showed off a few photos from an “unreleased phone” on Twitter.

He claims to have used the phone to snap some pictures of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard office from the 60s. Further, it’s being speculated that the “unreleased phone” would be the upcoming mid-ranger Pixel 3a. However, he didn’t share the photos due to obvious reasons.

I got to see Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard's office from the 60s yesterday, it was super cool! But…

I took pictures with an unreleased phone 📱📷🤐 so I probably shouldn't share them here. 😝

The offices looked like this ⬇️ https://t.co/fPE7um3gyv

— Hiroshi Lockheimer (@lockheimer) March 30, 2019

We expect the company to launch new smartphones at the upcoming Google IO 2019 conference scheduled from May 7 to May 9 in Mountain View, California.

An affordable version of the Pixel 3 series – Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will launch without any notch. Unlike the metal and glass material on Pixel 3 models, the Pixel 3a series is said to debut with polycarbonate plastic. Moreover, a lower-quality display and a slower processor will find its way on the Pixel 3a series.

Further, it is speculated to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Whereas its elder sibling Pixel 3a XL is rumored to debut with Snapdragon 710 processor. There will be a 5.6 inch OLED display with full HD+ resolution on Pixel 3a, while the Pixel 3a XL will feature a 6-inch display with the resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. Both the devices will sport a single 12-megapixel sensor on the rear side and an 8 MP camera on the front side.

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The new devices won’t be dust or water-resistant but allege to include a 3.5 mm headset jack. The Pixel 3a could be sold for $450 whereas the Pixel 3a XL may be priced at $550.

Nokia X71 with punch-hole screen, triple cameras and Snapdragon 660 unveiled

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2019

The Nokia X71 is that latest Nokia phone to go official. The smartphone that has been announced in Taiwan is the smartphone to feature a punch-hole display like the Samsung Galaxy A8s and Honor View 20. The Nokia X71 is company’s is the very first handset to arrive three rear-mounted cameras. Here is all the information on the specifications, features and pricing of the Nokia X71.

Nokia X71 Specifications and Features

The Nokia X71 comes with a 6.39-inch PureView Display that offers full HD+ resolution and 19.3:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone boasts an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 93 percent. The other display features of the Nokia X71 include support for 500nits of brightness and 1:1400 contrast ratio.

The Nokia X71 has Snapdragon 660 SoC under its hood. The 14nm SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. For storage, the handset features an inbuilt space of 128 GB and it is equipped with a microSD card slot. As expected, the Nokia X71 that runs on Android 9 Pie OS is an Android One smartphone.

The smartphone includes a 3,500mAh battery. Through USB-C, the phone carries support for 18W rapid charging. The small hole on the top-left corner of the screen of Nokia X71 features an under-display selfie camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.

The triple camera system present on the rear shell of the device has an f/1.8 aperture ZEISS 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. The triple camera setup is assisted with features like dual-LED flash, AI scene recognition and optimized photography in dim-light conditions.

The Nokia X71 is fitted with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The power button with breathing light can glow for alerts such as missed calls and new messages. The other features that have been included in the Nokia X71 are dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and OZO 360-degree surround sound technology. The handset has a diamond-cut aluminum frame that is sandwiched between 2.5D hyperboloid glass on the front and rear. Its dimensions are 157.19 x 76.45 x 7.98 and it weighs 180 grams.

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Nokia X71 Price and Release Date

The Nokia X71 is up for registrations in Taiwan and it is expected to hit the Taiwanese market on April 10. The handset is priced at 11,990 NTD (~$388). It comes in a sole color option of Eclipse Black. The smartphone is likely to debut with a different moniker outside of Taiwan.

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Huawei aims the top spot in the global smartphone market

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2019

While Huawei faced a lot of issues last year, it certainly managed to have a good run in the year 2018 when it comes to smartphone sales. The combined sales of the company’s both brands — Huawei and Honor crossed the 206 million mark.

Huawei is currently the world’s third largest smartphone brand, just behind Samsung and Apple. For a quarter last year, it had managed to dethrone Apple from the second spot in global smartphone sales. While it still is in the third spot, the gap between Huawei and Apple is getting narrower.

Recently, during the Shanghai AWE 2019 Conference, Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huawei’s consumer business revealed that the company is planning to sell more than 250 million to 260 million units of its smartphones, in a combined sale of Huawei and Honor devices. With this, the company aims to become the top smartphone brand or grab a close second spot.

Further, he also revealed that the company is aiming to achieve over 50 percent of the market share in China, where the company is currently leading the market. Yu Chengdong said that they are aiming for the situation where every other smartphone sold in China should be from Huawei or Honor.

In order to achieve these goals, the company is planning to launch Honor-branded smartphones at even more aggressive pricing to take on its competitors in the market. The company will further invest in supply-chain and retail outlets. It also plans to invest in research and development for innovation.

Huawei recently shared its financial report for the year 2018 and revealed that its total sales reached 721.2 billion yuan ($107.1 billion), an increase of 19.5 percent year-on-year. It also reported a net profit of 59.3 billion yuan, up by 25.1 percent year-on-year. The company’s consumer business accounted for revenue of 348.9 billion yuan, representing a massive increase of 45.1 percent compared to the last year.

Top 5 Wireless Earphones That You Can Buy For Less Than $50

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 2, 2019

Looking for cost-effective earphones that do not compromise on quality? Look no further. Top online stores are now doling out great discounts on top-branded earphones much to the relief of music lovers who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on high-end music accessories.

i13 TWS Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone on Gearbest

The i13 not only enables you to listen to your favorite music on the go, but it also lets you stay connected to friends and family since it supports making phone calls as well. While you’d normally end up shelling out $24.35 on this feature-rich earphone, Gearbest users can now buy it for just $21.99.

Aside from taking advantage of this 10 percent discount, you can qualify to get an add-on item for just $0.99 if your cart value is $2. You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the i13 TWS Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone.

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Blitzwolf BW-FYE1 TWS True Wireless Earphone Stereo Headphones on Banggood

Designed to give freedom from the wired constraint, the Blitzwolf BW-FYE1 adopts Bluetooth V5.0 coupled with Bluetooth V5.0 & 10M Obstacle-free Connection. Moreover, it features 10MM Titanium Film Speaker and Independent Sound Chamber for crystal clear and high-quality voice.
The BW-FYE1 TWS True Wireless Earphone Stereo Headphones would normally set you back $45.99, but Banggood is giving its loyal users a chance to buy it for only $39.99. You can avail this 13 percent discount by following this link.

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Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds on Giztop

The Redmi AirDots packs a powerful Realtek 8763 chip, under the hood. It features a 7.2mm dynamic driver unit and adopts Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. Aside from that, it has silicone earbuds that make them extremely comfortable to wear for a longer duration.

The Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds have gone up for pre-order carrying a $23.99 price tag on Giztop. The device is expected to be delivered in the middle of this month. You can pre-order it by visiting this link.

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QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones on GeekBuying

With true stereo sound effects, the QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones provides an effect of space and delivers concert-hall like music. It adopts Bluetooth v5.0 technology to provide twice higher sound transmission. On top of that, it features enhanced anti-interference performance for a more stable connection.

While the aforesaid features justify the steep $28.99 price tag the QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones usually carry, you can now buy it for only $22.69 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 22 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the earphones. Alternatively, you can grab a 47 percent discount on the white color version of the QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones.

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QCY T1S Mini TWS Wireless Earphones on GearVita

The QCY T1S Mini TWS Wireless Earphones uses CVC 6.0 noise reduction technology along with high sensitivity silicon wheat to enhance speech recognition and ensure uninterrupted conversation even in noisy environments. It also delivers a clearer and more realistic call sound.
It features an auto-pairing design, and ergonomic earbuds for a simplistic yet comfortable calling experience. The QCY T1S Mini is currently up for grabs on GearVita and you can buy it for $30.99 and you can click here to purchase it.

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5G tariff for the South Korean market revealed; starts at 55,000 won ($48)

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2019

South Korea is one of the early markets where the commercialization of 5G technology is taking place. Now, according to the reports from local publications, the pricing of 5G plans for the South Korean market has now been confirmed.

The minimum cost or the starting price of the 5G tariff in South Korea is 55,000 won, which roughly converts to 325 Yuan or $48 for the three network operations — SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+.

While the basic package of 55,000 won from SK Telecom and KT offers 8GB of data, LG U+ offers 9GB of data. However, the data limited gets significantly increased when the user opts for the higher plan.

For instance, the package worth 75,000 won (approximately 444 Yuan or $66) offers 150GB on SK Telecom and LG U+ and the package costing 95,000 won (approximately 562 Yuan or $84) offers 200GB and 250GB data.

On the other hand, the third network operation — KT offers unlimited data service in packages worth 80,000 won and more, which roughly converts to 473 Yuan or $70. However, it then caps the speed in roaming.

Earlier, the South Korea-based network operators weren’t going to set the minimum pricing for the 5G network but it is being reported that the government forced the companies to do so as it believes that otherwise, users may not use the service due to excessive pricing.

Thus, in order to obtain the required government approvals to being the 5G service in South Korea, all the three companies decided to set 55,000 won as the minimum package pricing for the 5G network. But it’s clear from the packages that the companies will be keen on getting users for the 75,000 won or higher packages.

However, do note that the pricing has not been officially revealed by the network operators but have emerged through the local publications in South Korea. Samsung will be launching its Galaxy S10 5G smartphone on 5th April in South Korea and the official 5G network pricing is also expected to be revealed at that time.

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