360 is one of the often underrated Chinese company that has been around for quite a while. The company is best known for its anti-virus software products than for any of its hardware which includes smartphones. Its products are pretty good, though, as they are known for quality over quantity. The Chinese startup is presently holding a week-old IoT conference in Beijing, China and during the event, the 360 AI Speaker Max M1 and 360 Home Firewall Router 5S were today unveiled.
The 360 AI Speaker Max isn’t just a smart speaker but also a powerful sound bar with Hi-Fi grade sound quality. The speaker has built-in DSP audio processor and supports advanced audio processing. It also comes with Smart EQ support which automatically changes the sound effect based on the song blasting from the speakers. The smart speaker has four linear array microphones and so, it supports voice prompt control. You may decide to wake up the speaker using your voice from a maximum distance of 5m.
The speaker also supports double tap to wake up. It can also act as a smart home hub which can be used to control other smart gadgets via voice prompt. There is equally a child mode which wakes up using the kid’s voice. This voice recognition feature allows the speaker to enter the Child mode. This mode delivers contents suitable for children of different age grades. In addition to working solo, the 360 AI Speaker Max is also on offer bundled with a camera set and video doorbell set at slightly higher prices. On its own, the AI Speaker Max costs 199 yuan ($29).
The Galaxy S10+ 5G is the only version of the S10 series that supports 25W fast charging. The feature is also available on the newly announced Galaxy A70. Today, the president of Samsung Greater China, Quan Guixian revealed that the S10e, S10, and regular S10+ will get the feature via a software update.
The info was revealed at a meeting with fans at one of the major Samsung stores in China. Mr. Guixian said the OTA update should arrive next month and all users have to do is update their devices and purchase the 25W charger to be able to charge their devices faster.
Last month, Samsung announced two new tablets – the Galaxy Tab S5e and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019). None of the two tablets have Samsung’s S Pen stylus, not even the upper mid-range Tab S5e which has a $400 starting price. Samsung has now announced an 8-inch version of the Galaxy Tab A (2019) and unlike the other two, it has an S Pen.
The Galaxy Tab A (2019) has an 8inch 1920 x 1200 display. It has thick bezels around the screen and appears to be made of plastic. It is powered by the same Exynos 7904 as the 10.1-inch model and also has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot (512GB Max.).
The tablet has a single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The camera app has features such as AR Emoji and stickers, live bokeh, and live beauty modes. The rear camera can also record in 1080p.
It runs One UI based on Android 9 Pie and packs a 4,200mAh battery. The S Pen is housed at the bottom right corner of the phone and is the same type as that of the Galaxy Note8. The Galaxy Tab A (2019) also has support for LTE. It will come in black and gray.
The long-awaited Huawei P30 Pro is finally official with its awesome camera department as promised. This means that now we can finally compare the three best flagships of the first half of 2019 released from the most important brands. Besides the P30 Pro, we are obviously talking about the Galaxy S10+ and the iPhone Xs Max from Samsung and Apple which are the companies in the podium of the best smartphones manufacturers alongside Huawei. Which company did better for this year and which is the flagship you should go for if you have a consistent amount of money to spend on a new phone? This comparison will help you find out.
Huawei P30 Pro vs iPhone Xs Max vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
Huawei P30 Pro
Apple iPhone Xs Max
Samsung Galaxy S10+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm, 192 g
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm, 208 g
157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm, 175 g
DISPLAY
6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED
6.5 inches, 1242 x 2688p (Quad HD+), 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
6.4 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED
We want to award the Samsung Galaxy S10+ for having the most innovative design and also the most interesting materials, at least in its most expensive variant. Unlike the Huawei P30 and iPhone Xs Max which come with a classic notch in order to reduce the bezels, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ gets rids of thick bezels thanks to a punch-hole dual camera placed inside the display. Further, it is the only to come in a variant with a ceramic back. Huawei P30 Pro and iPhone Xs Max remain among the best devices for both aesthetics and build quality. Between the twos, I prefer the iPhone Xs Max due to its stainless steel frame as well as a cleaner and more symmetric design.
Display
The best display belongs undoubtedly to the Samsung Galaxy S10+. It has the highest brightness ever seen on a phone, a perfect color reproduction thanks to the Dynamic AMOLED and the HDR10+ technologies, and a very high level of detail. The second place goes to the iPhone Xs Max which has a panel manufactured by Samsung as well. It even has a 120 Hz refresh ratio that is very nice for the most advanced gamers. Huawei P30 Pro does not have a bad screen, but it is definitely inferior and it comes with a lower resolution.
Hardware/Software
The most powerful hardware department is the one found on the Samsung Galaxy S10+. Besides coming with the most powerful chipset in the Android market (the Snapdragon 855 but note that the European version comes with the Exynos 9820, but it is more or less at the same level), it sports up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. On the other hand, iPhone Xs Max comes with iOS that is a more stable operating system, so it delivers blazing speeds and solid experience as well. Even Huawei P30 Pro is wonderful with its fast Kirin 980 and up to 8 GB of RAM.
Camera
While the Huawei P30 Pro could not compete with the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and iPhone Xs Max in the previous paragraphs, it is undoubtedly the most interesting camera phone. It ditches the classic RGB main sensor in favor of a RYYB (red, yellow, blue) sensor which improves the photos in low light conditions very much. Further, unlike its rivals, it comes with a quad camera setup consisting of a main 40 MP lens, an ultrawide sensor, a telephoto lens, and a TOF sensor to calculate depth info in the best way. Right after there is Samsung Galaxy S10+ which remains one of the best camera phones ever and it has an even better camera department for selfies which can record 4K videos. iPhone Xs Max is able to click amazing shots, but despite being one of the most impressive camera phones, it can not compete with the amazing Huawei P30 Pro and Galaxy S10+ cameras.
Battery
With much bigger battery (4200 mAh and 4100 mAh respectively), Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+ are way better than the average iPhone Xs Max at battery life. Thanks to its bigger capacity, its efficient components, and great software optimization, Huawei P30 Pro is able to last a little more on a single charge than Samsung Galaxy S10+ and it wins the battery comparison.
Price
Huawei P30 Pro starts from just €880, while Samsung Galaxy S10+ cost €1050 and €1250 respectively in their base variants. However, street prices make them way more affordable. Overall, at least when it comes to the most expensive variant, I would go for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ because of its better display, more innovative and original design, and its amazing 12 GB / 1 TB memory configuration. But keep in mind that Huawei P30 Pro is a better camera phone, just in case camera is your priority like a lot of users.
Sony Mobile has been posting losses for several quarters now while other divisions such as camera, TV and audio divisions keep recording millions in profits. However, that might end soon as Sony has announced it is merging the mobile division with the camera, TV and audio divisions.
The new division will be called Electronics Products and Solutions and should result in technologies being exchanged between future products. Some folks have expressed surprise at the merger as they expected Sony to sell off or shut down its mobile phone division. As we can see, Sony has other plans. Now that the camera and mobile divisions are now one, the reported “rivalry” between them should no longer exist.
The Japanese company says it will continue to announce the performance results for its phones even with the new decision. The mobile division is doing pretty badly. Reports say it lost more money ($480 million) than the gaming division made in profits ($317 million) in Q2 2018!
Sony still has high hopes for its mobile division, if we can still call it that. It foresees the Xperia line might begin to make profits by 2021 at the earliest. However, the company also plans to cut its spending by half.
Around two weeks ago, Gizmo China had exclusively revealed case renders of the upcoming OnePlus 7 phone to reveal the rear design of the phone. New case renders have appeared on SlashLeaks to corroborate on the previously revealed rear design of the forthcoming OnePlus flagship smartphone.
The fresh renders reveal that the OnePlus 7 features an alert slider and a power key on its right edge. The left side that is not visible in the fresh images is equipped with a volume rocker.
The render also confirms that the OnePlus 7 will be featuring an elongated camera cutout on the rear. The images reveal that it will be the first OnePlus phone to arrive with triple rear cameras. The camera module seems to feature laser autofocus module in between the second and third sensors. Below the camera module is a dual-tone LED flash.
The bottom edge of the phone seems to feature cutouts for external speaker and USB-C port. There is a big cutout on the top edge which very likely belongs to the pop-up selfie camera. The other cutout on the top edge is for the microphone. Now that multiple leaks have confirmed on the existence of pop-out front camera on the OnePlus 7, it is very likely to sport a notch-less display. There is no cutout for rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the cases designed for OnePlus 7. This indicates that the phone will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader like the OnePlus 6T.
Previous reports have revealed that the OnePlus 7 will be arriving in three color gradient options such as Black Yellow, Black Purple and Cyan Grey. Rumors are rife that the OnePlus 7 will be equipped with a 6.5-inch display and it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The other specs of the smartphone are currently under the wraps. The smartphone is likely to go official in May or June. As of this writing, there is no information on its pricing.
Xiaomi’s Redmi brand gave us a surprise package last week when it unveiled the supposed budget Redmi 7 smartphone. If there was any category named “budget flagship”, that is where the Redmi 7 should belong. Not to create any controversy, let it be stated clearly that the Redmi 7 is not a flagship model but the sleek design, premium build and impressive hardware position the device as a model that can’t be overlooked by those shopping for a smartphone on a budget. With a starting price of 699 Yuan (~$104), it is hard to believe Xiaomi hasn’t compromised on quality on this one. Here are some unboxing/ hands-on pictures of the Redmi 7, affording us a closer look at the model.
The Redmi 7 is the cheapest model Xiaomi is releasing under the brand since Redmi became an independent brand. It doesn’t have any trace of compromise in quality, instead, you get a device with a topnotch finishing. Starting off with the packaging, the phone has a similar packaging with the Redmi Note 7. Inside the box, you get the smartphone, a 5V/2A charging adapter, data cable, SIM tray ejector, user manual and a complimentary pouch for the phone.
The phone size deviates from the compact size of its predecessors as it features a 6.26-inch display with a resolution of 1520x720pixels. The display uses the 19:9 aspect ratio and carries support for 84 percent NTSC colors. The screen is a TUV Rheinland display and so it effectively reduces the emission of harmful blue rays thus users won’t experience eye fatigue. Xiaomi took the quality of the budget phone to another level by adding a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 panel on top the display. In addition, it has a P2i splash-resistant coating. The device has a waterdrop notch design, a feature which it shares with the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. The notch houses an 8MP sensor with features such as AI Beauty and AI Face Unlock.
The rear aspect design is yet another testament to the quality finish of the Redmi 7. The phone has a gradient finish upon what we believe is a plastic back. The finishing may make you think it is a glass back. At the top left corner is a dual camera setup with LED flash at the bottom. The camera comprises a 12MP + 2MP combo. There is equally a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for unlocking the phone. The SIM card tray is located at the left side of the display and has three slots – two nano SIM slots and an SD card slot.
On the internal hardware, the Redmi 7 is equipped with a Snapdragon 632 SoC paired with 2GB, 3GB and 4 GB of RAM on different variants. The device also packs 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. It gets its interface from Android 9-based MIUI 10 while a 4000mAh battery keeps the lights on. You also get features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Infrared remote control, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.
Check out the gallery for more sleek photos of the Redmi 7 from below.
Hisense has confirmed through its Weibo account that it will be hosting a launch event on April 3 in China. The teaser video shared by the company suggests that it may launch a smartphone with punch-hole display. Hence, it appears that the company may announce the Hisense U30 that was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in January and Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in February. The smartphone was recently certified by the TENAA authority of China.
The above shown teaser has no information on the name of the phone that may get announced through Hisense’s April 3 event. There is a possibility that the apart from launching the Hisense U30, the Chinese firm may also debut some another phone. Recently, the Hisense HLTE216M / HLTE216T phone was also approved by the TENAA body. It is the very same phone that was showcased as Hisense Rock V.
Hisense U30 Specifications
The Hisense U30 TENAA listing has revealed that it will be featuring a 6.3-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display that offers 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 675 chipset will be powering its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. .
It will be sporting a leather rear with 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. It will be featuring a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The handset will be fueled by a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Black and Blue are the two color editions of the Hisense U30.
Hisense Rock V Specifications
The Hisense Rock V has a 6.2-inch waterdrop notch screen that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The Snapdragon 439 SoC will be powering the phone along with 5,360mAh battery.
It will be releasing in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants and 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. For photography, it will be equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and an 8-megapixel front camera. Gold and Black are the two editions of the Hisense Rock V.
The Bluetooth SIG certification of the OPPO CPH1919 phone had revealed that it will be unveiled as OPPO Reno. The Bluetooth certification site has also confirmed that the CPH1917 and CPH1921 are its Snapdragon 710 and 5G version of the same phone. The CPH1919 has been appeared on the Master Lu benchmarking platform with an impressive score. It has also revealed some of the key specs of the phone.
According to Master Lu benchmarks, the display of the OPPO Reno produces full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. Recent reports have revealed that the CPH1919 model will be equipped with a 6.65-inch display. A recently leaked hands-on video of the phone has revealed that it features a notch-less display. The handset will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The SD855 SoC will be coupled with copper tube liquid cooling to maintain the internal temperature of the device.
Coming to the Master Lu benchmarks of the OPPO Reno, its SoC will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it will include an internal storage of 256 GB. It has recorded 389,386 benchmarking score on Master Lu. There is no confirmation on whether the SD855 variant will be coming in other RAM and storage options. The Chinese manufacturer will be also selling a 5G-ready version of the OPPO Reno smartphone.
The Snapdragon 855 powered OPPO Reno phone will be featuring a unique triangle-shaped pop-up selfie camera module that will include a 16-megapixel lens and an LED flash. It will be coming with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera module on its rear that will carry support for 10x hybrid zoom. It will be fueled by a 4,065mAh battery that will carry support for VOOC 3.0 flash charging.
The OPPO Reno will be releasing in China in four color options such as Midnight Black, Sea Green, Nebula Purple and Pink. As of this writing, there is no information available on the price tag of the phone.
The Honor v20 is just three months on the road but the midrange model has gotten its first price slash. Huawei Mall officially announced today that the Honor V20 version with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage has gotten a 100 yuan cut in its price. The model is now available on VMall for 2899 yuan ($430), down from 2999 yuan ($445).
The Honor V20 is one of the most cost-effective smartphones around with a price point that is way lower than the hardware it packs. The V20 features a sleek glass body with a gradient finish. Perhaps, the most spectacular feature at the front is the punch hole which houses the 25MP front-facing camera. According to Honor, the aperture of the selfie shooter has the smallest diameter of 4.5mm in the industry which helps in integrating the display.
The V20 features a 6.4-inch full-screen display and is powered by Huawei’s latest Kirin 980 processor. At the rear, the device packs a 48 Sony IMX586 main camera paired with a TOF sensor. The phone gets its juice from a 4000mAH battery with support for 4.5V/5A super fast charge. The phone also has Huawei’s latest GPU Turbo 2.0 technology which greatly improved the overall efficiency of the GPU graphics operation.
Summarily, Honor V20 is the cheapest Kirin 980-powered model around and even without the price slash, the phone is worth every penny you spend in getting it. You are certainly assured of getting full value or your money.
Xiaomi is already developing the next version of its custom Android OS which will be called MIUI 11. Yesterday, the product manager and design director for MIUI held a Q&A session where they disclosed new features that will be added to the new version.
One of the main changes we will see is a brand new set of system icons that have been redesigned from the ground up. The new icons will also have a unified design. Liu Ming says they are hard at work on MIUI 11 and hope everyone will like it.
Another feature coming to MIUI is an ultimate power saving mode where all system functions are turned off except calls and messages. In this mode, all colors will be turned off and the UI will switch to a monochrome mode to conserve power. Users will be able to customize this power saving mode too in case they want a certain app to still function.
The OPPO Reno smartphone will be unveiled on April 10. Several details of the phone have already appeared in recent reports. Not many leaks have revealed the front design of the phone. A new hands-on video of the OPPO Reno have appeared on Weibo to reveal its front and rear design. The video also reveals that it features a unique pop-up selfie camera.
The video begins by showcasing the rear design of the OPPO Reno. The back panel of the phone is equipped with two vertically arranged cameras. Hence, it could be the Snapdragon 710 edition of the OPPO Reno. Some rumors are claiming that it could be called OPPO Reno Lite. The dual camera setup of the phone will comprise of 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.
Just as the case renders of the OPPO Reno had revealed few hours ago, the hands-on video also shows that it will be arriving with an unusual triangular pop-up selfie snapper. The selfie camera module is equipped with an LED flash and camera lens. Recent reports have revealed that the phone will be featuring a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The top edge of the module features the earpiece. When the pop-out module reverts back to its place, the earpiece which remains visible on the frame of the device will continue to product sound.
There is no rear-facing fingerprint scanner on the phone because it will come embedded under its OLED screen. The Snapdragon 855 edition of the phone will have a tripe camera that will include a 48-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel lens and a 13-megapixel sensor that will bring support for 10x hybrid zoom. The Chinese manufacturer will be also selling a 5G version of the smartphone. The pricing of the SD710 and SD855 editions of the OPPO Reno are currently under the wraps.
Known for manufacturing top-end quadcopters, FPV types of equipment, and Racer drones, Eachine has now teamed-up with AliExpress to offer its top quality products at unbeatable prices. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.
Eachine E58 WIFI FPV RC Quadcopter Drone
Eachine is now offering the well-received E58 WIFI FPV RC Quadcopter Drone for a reduced price of just $60.05 on AliExpess. This is a noteworthy 61 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $153.98.
Moreover, new users can use a $5 off coupon to bring the already reduced asking price of the Eachine E58 WIFI FPV RC Quadcopter Drone further down to just $25.73 during the checkout process. You can follow this link to grab the discount.
Eachine H8 Mini RC Quadcopter
The H8 Mini comes in several color options including Black Mode 2, Black Mode 1, White Mode 2 and White Mode 1. The coveted RC Quadcopter normally retails for $29.98 – $35.98 a piece, but thanks to a 52 percent discount you can now buy it for $12.59 – $15.11 a piece, depending on the color version you choose.
In order to check out more details and grab the aforesaid discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. You also get a free squishy toy with your order.
Eachine E61/E61hw Mini Drone
The E61/E61hw usually sells $31.98 – $61.98, but much to the delight of AliExpress users, the Eachine-branded foldable RC drone is now available for a dropped price of only $13.11 – $25.41. AliExpress is currently doling out a significant 52 percent discount on the device’s original selling price.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and avail the discount. Note that new users can take advantage of a $3 off coupon and save extra money before placing their orders.
Eachine TRASHCAN TC75 75mm Crazybee F4 PRO OSD 2S Whoop FPV Racing Drone
While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a top-branded FPV racing drone, the Eachine TRASHCAN TC75 75mm Crazybee F4 PRO will not burn a hole in your pocket. The feature-rich drone has now gone up for sale bearing reduced price tags of $93.06 – $100.58 a piece on AliExpress. Without this 53 percent discount, you’d end up shelling out $83.16 – $89.88 depending on the color options and specifications you choose. But that’s not all.
If your cart value exceeds $65, you can use a $6 off coupon and grab an extra discount. You also get one set of propeller free with the order.
Likewise, new users can apply a $5 off coupon at checkout and save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. You can follow this link to get the discount.
Eachine E511 Foldable RC Drone Quadcopter
Equipped with a foldable arm, the Eachine E511 is an easy-to-carry RC drone quadcopter from Eachine. You can choose from a slew of color options and specifications if you are willing to spend $135.98 – $211.98.
Those living on a tight budget can now take advantage of a 50 percent discount.
Eachine is offering the aforesaid discount on the E511 Foldable RC Drone Quadcopter in collaboration with AliExpress. As a result, a single unit of the RC drone will now set you back only $58.47 – $91.15.
As if that weren’t enough, consumers buying the E511 will be eligible for receiving a free helicopter. New users can apply a $5 off coupon at checkout and reduce the already lowered selling price of the E511 Foldable RC Drone Quadcopter.
You can head straight to this link to grab the discount and check out more details about the Eachine E511 Foldable RC Drone Quadcopter.
Eachine E511S RC Drone Quadcopter
The extremely compact E511S comes with GPS positioning mode to offer an accurate flight. Aside from that, it is loaded with an impressive array of other functions that makes it an irresistible RC Drone Quadcopter. On the downside, it isn’t easy on the pocketbook.
In fact, it would normally set you back between $76.25 – $110.69. In a bid to make its well-received E511S RC Drone Quadcopter available to cost-conscious buyers, Eachine is now offering a 51 percent discount for those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on it without breaking the bank.
Thanks to the above-mentioned discount, the Eachine E511S is now up for grabs bearing a heavily discounted price of $91.13 – $132.29 depending on the model you choose. You can visit this link and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.
Eachine EV200D Goggles
Backed by a robust 7.4v 1800mAh battery, the EV200D goggles comes in white as well as black combo and retail for $599.98 – $603.98 per unit. There’s a 52 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price that reduces the original selling price of per unit to just $269.99 – $271.79.
When you purchase one EV200D google, you’d also receive a smartphone USB cable for free, but there’s more for you to cheer about. If you are a new user, you can apply a $5 off coupon and reduce your grand total at checkout. Moreover, you can save an extra $6 if you spend $65.
You can visit this link in order to receive the discount and check out more details about the Eachine EV200D goggles.
Eachine EC01 Camouflage Military Truck
This robust off-road vehicle toy from Eachine is exclusively designed for grownups in the age group of 12-15 years, but it is also ideal for 5-7 and 14-year old toy lovers as well.
A single unit of the Eachine EC01 usually retails for $90.98 – $103.98, but you can now buy it for $42.76 – $48.87 based on the model you choose. It comes with one, two and three batteries.
Those interested in availing the discount can visit this link. It is worth noting that the promo will only be valid for a limited period of time.
After trolling Samsung and Apple, Xiaomi is making fun of its home country rival Huawei this time. Xiaomi shared a couple of posts on Facebook trolling the newly launched Huawei P30 series – P30 and P30 Pro.
In the first Facebook post, Xiaomi took a jibe at the P30 series pricing and captioned the shared screenshot from live-stream as “Is this really necessary?”. In another attempt, Xiaomi compared the Huawei P30 with Mi 9. Featuring all the features and pricing details, Xiaomi wrote “We really believe in giving you amazing products at #HonestPrices. Do you think a flagship smartphone should cost you a fortune? #Mi9.”
At Xiaomi, we really believe in giving you amazing products at #HonestPrices. Do you think a flagship smartphone should cost you a fortune? #Mi9
Huawei launched the successors of P20 series – P30 and P30 Pro featuring high camera modules and other advanced features. Both the devices carry Kirin 980 SoC featuring dual NPUs and improved graphics performance. The elder sibling aka P30 Pro hosts a bigger 6.47 inch AMOLED display, 8GB RAM with 128/256/512GB internal storage, 4200 mAh battery and weighs 192 grams. Meanwhile, the P30 comes with smaller 6.1 inch AMOLED display, 6GB/128GB storage, 3.5 mm jack, and 3650 mAh battery.
As like of P20, Huawei added powerful cameras on both the devices. P30 Pro features rear quad camera module featuring 40MP, 20MP, 8MP and ToF sensors along with 32 MP front-facing camera. On the other hand, P30 embeds all other cameras except the ToF sensor.
Vivo‘s V series is fast becoming one of the company’s cash cow as a result of its growing popularity. That is mostly due to the impressive designs and affordable pricing which the models have. From the Vivo V1 to the premium V15 Pro that was released recently, the models are just spot on. Talking of the V15 Pro, the model has been crowned as the fastest-selling V series model in India where it was released only a month ago.
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This is according to data released by market research firm GfK who also disclosed that the Chinese phone maker was the fastest-growing brand in India. Vivo’s growth is said to surpass the growth of the general market year over year. Between January 2018 and January 2019, Vivo shipped 60.9% more units and raked in a massive 63.2% revenue increase. This is pretty interesting due to the fact that GfK says the Indian market only grew 14.2% in shipments and 16.8% in revenue during the same period. Vivo’s performance in the final quarter of last year was also solid. Its Y-series phones secured the “under INR 20,000” market while the V-series tackled the segment above that.
While the V series targets the midrange segment, the Y series dominates the “under INR 20,000” market. This strategy has helped the company dominate both the “under INR 20,000” and the “over INR 20,000” segments.
After a record US$1 billion annual loss in 2018, ZTE – China’s second largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer is emphasizing its focus on 5G technology. In a statement, ZTE plans to boost investments in 5G research and development to improve on new networks.
To address security concerns, ZTE is planning to invest in 5G labs across Europe and China by the end of this year. Initially, ZTE will set up three cybersecurity evaluation centers in Belgium, Italy, and China. The Shenzen-based telecommunications equipment maker ZTE is following the Huawei’s path of operating under the supervision of the local government.
ZTE’s primary focus is to reassure the telecom operators and governments about the security of its 5G equipment, reveals people concerned about the matter. ZTE is returning to its normal working and seeks a comeback after such troubled times. However, the company secured six commercial 5G contracts and is working with three major telecom operators in China – China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom. ZTE is continuously cooperating with telecom operators around the world on 5G research and development.
“In 2018, ZTE adhered to innovation drive and concentrated on efficiency improvement by focusing on value customers, core products and optimizing R&D structure. It has continuously concentrated on the core 5G technical fields and further intensified 5G R&D investment,” the company said in a statement.
The company is trying hard to put aside the allegations and refocus on 5G development. Last year, the US government fined ZTE for violating its sanctions against selling equipment to Iran. All the executives were replaced and the board was reshuffled in accordance with the agreement. Further, ZTE remained shut for around four months in the US, its share price fell to HK$9.56 in June and reported an annual loss of 6.98 billion yuan (US$1.04 billion).
The OPPO Reno has been trending ever since it was first revealed a few weeks ago. The phone which is scheduled for an April 10 launch is said to mark the beginning of a new direction for OPPO smartphones. There have been lots of details about the phone since the announcement with a large chunk originating from OPPO’s own VP, Brian Shen. Some of these details include renders of the Snapdragon 855 variant of the phone but today, we get to see renders of the Snapdragon 710 variant which reveals the phone will have an unusual pop-up selfie camera design.
Vivo is the pioneer of the pop-up selfie camera design with the NEX A and NEX S smartphones. More manufacturers have adopted the design and even modified its size and the position the camera slides out from. But the OPPO Reno takes the design to a new level.
The selfie camera on the OPPO Reno comes out at an inclined angle (rough estimate 30°). It is unlike anything we have seen and we are eager to see it in person. The renders also reveal the front-facing camera will have an LED flash and the housing holds the earpiece too. When closed, the speaker pumps out sound via the five holes on the frame of the phone.
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The OPPO Reno has vertically stacked dual rear cameras reported to be a 48MP primary sensor paired with a 5MP depth sensor. The selfie camera itself is a 16MP sensor. There is an audio jack and a USB type-C port at the bottom of the phone. There is no fingerprint scanner on the back which means it is under the display.
WhatsApp keeps testing new features in the Android Beta version, and after endless refinements, they are made available on the stable release. Similarly, WhatsApp Beta 2.19.83 brings features like fingerprint authentication and ‘dark mode’. The Facebook-owned company is working on these features since a while now, and we soon expect it on the stable version.
Earlier last month, Facebook Messenger received the dark mode, and now it appears, the company is planning to induce the same feature on WhatsApp.
According to screenshots shared by the beta tracker WABetaInfo, the new ‘dark mode’ completely changes the look and feel of the app. It is limited to the Settings menu of the app and uses a dark grey background colour. It means AMOLED displays won’t be able to save battery effectively as they require pure black colours.
Fingerprint Authentication feature is also present in the new update. Users can enable it in Settings >Account >Privacy > Use Fingerprint to Unlock after registering your fingerprint. WhatsApp also gives users an option for a timeout after 1 minute, 10 minutes or 30 minutes. As like of Android system, too many failed attempts will lock out the app for a few minutes. The same feature is already available on iOS devices since the past year, apart from fingerprint authentication, users can also unlock using facial recognition via Face ID.
The new features needs some refinement before being made available on the stable build. Currently, both the features are limited to some users on the latest WhatsApp Beta version.
The Umidigi F1 was made available to the public in January this year. There are two versions of this recently launched 4G phablet. While those based in EU-28 countries can go for the European Union version of the F1, users outside the EU-28 countries can buy the Non-European Union Version.
As part of its latest flash sale, Gearbest has teamed-up with the Shenzhen based mobile phone firm to offer great discounts on both the aforesaid versions of the Umidigi F1 phablet.
The European version of the feature-laden phablet would normally set you back $273.07, but you can now buy it for a reduced price of $179.99 on Gearbest. This is a significant 34 percent discount which will be valid for the black-tinted European Union variant of the F1.
Alternatively, Umidigi fans based outside the EU-28 countries can get their hands on the other variant which is specifically designed to work in other areas. This version would usually retail for $273.31, but is currently available for a slashed price of just $179.99. Aside from taking full advantage of the discounts, new Gearbest users can avail an extra PayPal discount, wherein they get an extra $3 off if their cart total is $50. It is worth mentioning here that the offer will only be valid for the first 4000 orders daily.
An absolute steal at this price, the Umidigi F1 boasts an impressive array of features that have been mentioned below:
6.3 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2340 pixels
You can visit this link to check out the rest of the specifications and avail the discounts, which will be valid for the black, gold and lava red color versions of the phablet. With 49 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in just two days.
Earlier in this month, Huawei had launched the Huawei Y6 (2019) smartphone in China. The same phone has gone official in Pakistan as Huawei Y6 Prime (2019). The major highlights of the Y6 Prime (2019) include waterdrop-style display with big screen area and Helio A22 SoC.
Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) Specifications and Features
The Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) has arrived with a 6.09-inh IPS LCD panel that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 87 percent. The TUV Rheinland certified display can effectively block harmful blue rays emitted from the screen. The Helio A22 chipset that comprises of 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and PowerVR GE8320 graphics drives the smartphone with 2 GB of RAM.’
The smartphone is equipped with a native storage of 32 GB. There is a microSD card slot on the device for extra storage. The EMUI 9.0 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. The handset is equipped with a 3,020mAh battery.
An f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash is available on the backside of the Huawei Y6 Prime (2019). Placed inside the selfie notch on the front is an 8-megapixel selfie snapper that is accompanied by a front flash toning light. A fingerprint reader is available on the rear shell of the device. The other features of the Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) include face unlock, built-in FM radio, Histen 5.0 audio technology and Party mode. The smartphone measures 156.28 x 73.5 x 8mm and it weighs 150 grams.
The Chinese manufacturer is known for launching same phones in multiple countries with different monikers. The Huawei Y6 Pro (2019) that was unveiled in Sri Lanka and Philippines in the recent months has same specs as Y6 (2019). However, the Pro model lack support for fingerprint scanner, but comes with 3 GB of RAM.
Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) Price
The Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) comes in three color options in Pakistan such as Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue and Amber Brown. The smartphone carries a price tag of PBR 21,499 (~$150) in the country.
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Without this 53 percent discount, you’d end up shelling out $83.16 – $89.88 depending on the color options and specifications you choose. But that’s not all.
Aside from taking full advantage of the discounts, new Gearbest users can avail an extra PayPal discount, wherein they get an extra $3 off if their cart total is $50. It is worth mentioning here that the offer will only be valid for the first 4000 orders daily.
