Realme U1 price in India slashed to Rs. 9,999 (~$145)

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Apr 1, 2019

During the unveil event of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro in India in the previous month, the company had introduced it in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Only the 4 GB RAM edition of the phone has been available since the launch of the smartphone. The 6 GB RAM variant has been now listed on the official Xiaomi India website. The listing of the new variant suggests that it will be made available for purchase soon.

Xiaomi will be carrying out the next sale of the Redmi Note 7 Pro on April 3. It is very likely that its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant will be made available for purchase on the said date. The new variant will carry a price tag of Rs. 16,999 (~$245). The 4 GB model is priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$202). Both models are available in colors like Neptune Blue, Space Black and Nebula Red.

Redmi Note 7 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has a 6.3-inch notched IPS LCD display that offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 675 SoC that includes 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 612 graphics powers the two RAM variants of the phone. There is a hybrid SIM slot that can support also support a microSD card.

Placed on the rear is an AI dual camera with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. For capturing selfies, it is equipped with a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. The 4,000mAh battery powers the smartphone that carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. A fingerprint reader is placed on the rear shell of the device.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Band 3 hits 1 million unit sales since launch

On March 18, the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 phones were introduced in China. Only the 6 GB RAM edition is available in the home market. It carries a price tag of 1,599 Yuan (~$238). The Redmi 7 is yet to make its way in India.

Buy Link: Get Redmi Note 7 Pro on Flipkart

LG V50 ThinQ 5G releasing in South Korea on April 19

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Apr 1, 2019

LG V50 ThinQ 5G is one of the first 5G phones to go official. The smartphone was announced in February alongside the LG G8 ThinQ and LG G8s ThinQ. The South Korean company did not confirm on the price of the V50 ThinQ 5G at its launch event. The company has today confirmed through a press release that it will be carrying out the sales of the smartphone starting from April 19. It has also revealed the pricing of the phone.

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G that comes in a sole variant featuring 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage will be hitting the South Korean markets with a price tag of KRW 1,199,000 (~$945). Customers who purchase the V50 ThinQ 5G before May will be receive a Dual Screen accessory worth KRW 219,000 (~$172) for free.

The V50 ThinQ 5G will be arriving as a major rival for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G that is scheduled to hit the market on April 5. Its 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage editions are respectively priced at KRW 1,39,000 (~$1,125) and KRW 1,55,000 (~$1,365).

LG V50 ThinQ 5G Specifications and Features

The V50 ThinQ features a P-OLED display 6.4 inches that produces quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. It comes in MIL-STD-810G compliant chassis and it is also an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant device. The smartphone comes loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.

The Snapdragon 855 powers the smartphone. On its rear is a triple camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. The wide notch on the front features an 8-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel wide-angel lens. Its packed with a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0 and Qi fast wireless charging at 10W. It is equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Read More: LG K12+ launched with a dedicated Google Assistant button, Helio P22 & more

The Dual Screen accessory comes with an additional screen of 6.2 inches for enhanced multi-tasking experience. Both screens can be used for separate purposes and together. For instance, the second screen can be used as on-screen controls while the main display can be used for only viewing the game.

Mijia Children’s Anti-Bluelight Glasses launched, costs ¥99 (~$15)

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Apr 1, 2019

Xiaomi and its partner companies announced a variety of products today. We already covered the Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition and the Mi 9 Roy Wang Limited Edition. Now, there is something for your kids – the Mijia Children’s Anti-Bluelight Glasses.

The average home has an average of three devices with a screen. Some kids even have their own computers, phones and or tablets. We already know a lot of these devices emit blue light which can make it harder to fall asleep at night. To protect the eyes, it is advisable to use a blue light filter or wear anti-blue-light glasses. Mijia already has a couple of protective glasses for adults but it has now announced one for kids.

The first thing you notice about the glasses, which is actually made by Turok Steinhardt, is its design. It is pretty colorful to make it appealing to kids. There are two color variants. One has a blue frame with blue + orange temples while the other has a pink frame with pink + powder blue temples.

The frame is made of TR90, a thermoplastic material that is durable, flexible, and lightweight. There is also a nose pad that is made from TPR. The part of the temples that connects to the frame is super flexible and can bend 180°.

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Mijia says the lens has a 35% blue light blocking rate and it also protects against ultraviolet rays. The lens has an oleophobic coating on both sides to prevent it from easily getting covered in smudge.

Nubia Alpha set to debut on April 8 in China

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Apr 1, 2019

Nubia Alpha – a wearable phone featuring 4.0 inch AMOLED display is all to sail off on April 8 in China. A uniquely designed device supposed to be worn on your wrist can act as a fitness band. It is a full-fledged smartphone, and a smartwatch all at the same time. It can make calls, track your heartbeat, take pictures and do every task like of smartphone.

In a recent teaser on Weibo, Nubia unveiled that the Nubia Alpha will go on sale in China starting 8th of April. As unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, the first foldable smart wearable has a 4-inch flexible OLED display featuring a resolution of 960 x 192 px with 245 ppi, developed by Visionox. The Nubia Alpha hosts a 5 MP camera along with eSIM, two buttons, a heart rate monitor, and a gesture reader. It also has an IP67 rating for protection against water and dust.

Further, the Snapdragon Wear 2100 with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage is present inside the Nubia Alpha. It runs on a custom Android version with limited features. Different variants will be available at different prices – €450 for the WiFi-only black version and €650 for the gold eSIM variant. A 500 mAh battery can sustain for upto two days of continuous usage, claims the company. Different gestures like waving a finger can help the user to scroll content in all four directions.

Read More: Nubia Alpha is a foldable smartwatch that acts like a smartphone

After a few days, users would be able to place an order from major e-commerce retailers in China.

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Huawei CEO: In two years, half of our flagships could be foldable

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Apr 1, 2019

Huawei was one of the few companies to unveil a foldable smartphone this year. The Mate X as the device is called has a single flexible panel that folds outward. In a recent interview, Huawei’s CEO revealed more foldable phones are coming and even gives a time frame on when to expect them.

Speaking to GSMArena, Richard Yu said half of their flagships in two years could be foldable. Technically, that is just two phones if we are talking about Huawei-branded flagships only.

I think that on a flagship level in two years, half of our devices could be foldable. – Huawei CEO, Richard Yu

The Chinese giant has two main flagship series – the P series and the Mate series. Our guess is the Pro version of both series will be the foldable phones while the non-pro model will stick to the traditional design. If we decide to add the Honor brand, then there might be more foldable phones and the likely model will be the Magic series.

The Mate X is actually more expensive than the Galaxy Fold which is its closest rival. However, the Huawei executive believes the price of foldable phones will reduce in the coming years, even selling for the same price as current flagships.

Get 22% Off On Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro APP Control Light Sensor Multifunction Smart Air Cleaner

Buy Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro Light Sensor Multifunction Smart Air Cleaner For Only $279.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Apr 1, 2019

GeekBuying is known for offering a wide selection of top-branded items at unbeatable prices as part of its amazing promotions. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store recently launched the March Mega Sale.

More than 3000 items bearing heavily discounted prices are gracing the promotion. Aside from that, GeekBuying is offering its users an unmissable chance to take advantage of big sitewide coupons.

Those spending over $200 can apply a $15 off coupon GKBMEGA15, while orders over $100 will qualify for an $8 off site-wide coupon GKBMEGA15. Likewise, those who end up shelling out over $30 will be eligible for $3 off sitewide coupon GKBMEGA03.

In order to simplify and facilitate the search process, GeekBuying has cleverly arranged the products in multiple categories such as Featured Promos, Phones & Tablets, Home & Supplies, etc. Among a slew of other items, you can get a noteworthy discount on the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro Light Sensor Multifunction Smart Air Cleaner.
In addition to availing the aforesaid discount, GeekBuying users can take advantage of a coupon code that will help them save a considerable amount of more money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro Light Sensor Multifunction Smart Air Cleaner

The global version of the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro would normally set you back a pretty penny but you can now buy it for a reduced price of only $309.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 22 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $397.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

You can use coupon code OHOSACGL and get an extra $70 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro further down to only $279.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process.

In order to avail the discount, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by following this link. It is worth noting that the March Mega Sale on GeekBuying is slated to end soon.

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Redmi Note 7 series surpasses 4 million unit sales in China

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Apr 1, 2019

Due to the overwhelming response, Redmi Note 7 series – Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro surpassed 4 million sales in China. The device outscored its competitors in terms of sales, pricing, and specifications. After launching the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, the company announced it in China on March 18.

Xiaomi China’s president and co-founder Wang Chuan made the announcement on March 29 via Weibo. Further, Wang thanked all Redmi fans for immensely supporting the newly launched Redmi Note 7 series. Xiaomi expects Redmi Note 7 to cross 10 million sales by the end of this month.

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 in China on January 10, 2019, featuring a 6.3-inch display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor sits inside with 3/4/6 GB RAM and 32/64GB internal storage options. To entertain the customers with premium photography features, the device packs a 48 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP secondary sensor on the rear side. A 13-megapixel camera is present on the front side for beautiful selfies and video calling.

Meanwhile, its elder sibling aka Note 7 Pro comes with a Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 675 chipset, a 6.43-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display, 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage and a 4000 mAh battery. In the camera department, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 replaces Samsung’s GM1 sensor, along with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing along with an LED flash.

Related: Xiaomi explains why the Redmi Note 7 series did not have on-screen fingerprint sensor

On the front side, 13 MP camera is capable of snapping beautiful selfies with AI beautify, Studio Lightning a Scene Detection mode. Redmi Note 7 Pro is available in the Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Classic Red.

Both the devices run on MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 hits 1 million unit sales since launch

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Apr 1, 2019

Xiaomi’s premium fitness band – Mi Band 3 achieves 1 million unit sales milestone within six months of its launch. Affordability and premium features are the primary reasons behind this well-deserved win for the brand. Xiaomi took to Twitter to formally announce the Xiaomi Mi Band 3’s sales while faring it against the top wearable brands in India.

The number of sales indicates the usefulness and reliability of the product. It is another successful device from Xiaomi’s wardrobe helping users to keep a tap on their health.

Although, if you are looking to buy a fitness band, then you should have a look at the features of Xiaomi Band 3. It comes with a 0.78 inch monochrome OLED display with support for swipe gestures. Accelerometer and heart-rate sensor are present for fitness tracking. The Xiaomi’s wearable device features a 110 mAh battery with an expected battery life of 20 days. It offers a Bluetooth 4.2 BLE for flawless connectivity and is water resistant upto 50 meters depth.

It can easily track heart rate, step count, calories count, estimate distance and sleep pattern. Users can use the Mi Band 3 with devices running Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0 or latest. Xiaomi Mi Fit app makes it easy to control and streamline all its functions on a smartphone. It is available online as well as from offline retail stores for Rs 1999.

Read More: Huami executive reveals Mi Band 4 is coming this year

According to various reports, the new Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is also in works and speculated to launch very soon. It will feature Bluetooth 5.0 LE standard instead of Bluetooth 4.2 for more efficiency. This time, Xiaomi NFC version will debut outside China also.

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Xiaomi announces Mi 9 Roy Wang Limited Edition

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Apr 1, 2019

Xiaomi has announced a special edition Mi 9 today. The Mi 9 Roy Wang Limited Edition is practically a Mi 9 Transparent Edition with “ROY” engraved on the back. It also comes in a special retail box with special gifts and accessories.

The limited edition Mi 9 comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has custom themes and comes with a Roy Wang grip case, a signed picture, a theme card, and a limited edition collection certificate.

The Mi 9 Roy Wang Limited Edition will sell for ¥3599 (~$536), slightly lesser than the 8GB + 256GB Mi 9 Transparent Edition which is supposed to go on sale later this month.

The 8GB + 256GB version of the Mi 9 Transparent Edition has a 48MP f/1.75 primary camera and not an f/1.47 aperture like the 12GB version. There is a chance the Roy Wang Limited Edition has an f/1.75 aperture too.

The rest of the specs are the same irrespective of the variant you buy. You get a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. There is a Snapdragon 855 processor under the hood and a 3300mAh battery with support for 20W wireless fast charging and 27W wired fast charging.

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On the back of the phone sits a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor. The Mi 9 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, a dedicated AI assistant button, an IR port, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

Meizu 16s AnTuTu benchmarks reveals key specs and 357k+ scores

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Apr 1, 2019

Meizu is yet to confirm on the launch date of the Meizu 16s. In the past weeks, various sources have leaked key information on the smartphone. Today, a Meizu phone codenamed as “alps m1971” has appeared on AnTuTu to reveal some of its key specs. The SD855 powered phone has scored 357k+ in the benchmark tests. Recent reports have revealed that “alps m1971” smartphone is the upcoming Meizu 16s smartphone.

The AnTuTu listing of the Meizu 16s reveals that is running on the Android 9 Pie OS. Meizu is likely to customize it with the latest edition of the Flyme UI. The Snapdragon 855 SoC that includes Adreno 640 SoC fuels the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. These specs were also revealed through its Geekbench listing that was spotted recently.

The Meizu 16s has an internal storage of 128 GB. Its display carries support for 2232 x 1080 pixels full HD+ resolution. According to AnTuTu’s Weibo post, the Meizu 16s is equipped with a front-facing camera. Probably, it will be featuring the same selfie snapper that is available on the Meizu 16th smartphone from last year.

Recent renders leak of the Meizu 16s have revealed that it will be arriving with a vertical dual camera setup. The benchmarking platform has confirmed that it will be featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor. It will be the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor that will carry support for OIS. The handset has recorded an average benchmarking score of 357,975 on AnTuTu.

The Meizu 16s had recently bagged 3C certification in China. Through 3C approval it was revealed that the phone will carry support for 24W rapid charging. Rumors have it will be packed with a 3,600mAh battery. Leaked renders of the phone have revealed that it will continue to sport a symmetrical front design and a ring flash for the dual rear cameras. A 6.2-inch S-AMOLED display will be available on the device. It will also come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Read More: Upcoming Meizu 16S Firmware now ready and it takes into consideration rival models like Mi 9, iQOO and Mate 20

The Meizu 16s is expected to debut along with other phone such as the advanced Meizu 16s Plus smartphone and the Meizu 16T gaming phone. The handset will be costing 500 Yuan (~$76) more than the Meizu 16th. Hence, it is likely to debut with a price tag of 3,198 Yuan (~$476)

Oppo Reno standard edition camera samples surface online

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Apr 1, 2019

Oppo is all set to launch its all-new Oppo Reno smartphone series on 10th April. While there are five different models of the Reno series, the company is expected to launch Oppo Reno standard edition and high-end edition on 10th April.

Now, ahead of the official launch, Oppo’s Vice President has shared a few camera samples of the Reno standard edition on social media platform Weibo. The photos captured using the phone have vibrant colors. The images seem impressive as the photos are sharp and contain lots of details.

The Oppo Reno standard edition is expected to come with a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 16-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. On the front side, it comes with a 16-megapixel pop-up camera.

The phone is expected to sport a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The case renders of the Oppo Reno have revealed that it will be featuring a notch-less screen and have an under-display fingerprint reader.

It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core chipset, with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB internal storage. Running on Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6.0 out-of-the-box, the phone will be powered by a 3,680mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging support.

The high-end model of the Reno series will come equipped with Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset and is expected to have a triple rear camera setup and the same pop-up front-facing snapper. To know the phone’s pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event on 10th April.

Redmi Note 5 Pro receives Android Pie based MIUI 10 9.3.25 Global Beta update

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Apr 1, 2019

After receiving the maiden Android Pie Based MIUI 10 update, the Redmi Note 5 Pro getting its second Android Pie based MIUI 10 9.3.25 update. The new Global Beta addresses significant bug fixes and carries the March Android security patch. Users can manually flash the new Android Pie based MIUI 10 9.3.25 Global Beta ROM after downloading it from the published links.

The MIUI 10 9.3.28 Global Beta ROM consists of numerous fixes and improvements for optimized performance. The update brings relief to users facing issues related to lock screen, password, PINs, battery indication and other UI flaws. The battery performance is tweaked a bit then before, and a fix for distorted output is also on board. The issue of MIUI gestures disappearing while performing some tasks is also fixed. The new update refines the whole experience by patching up the significant bugs.

Manually flashing the ROM will result in loss of data, make sure to back up important data before initializing the whole process. Redmi Note 5 Pro users can install it either using the Recovery ROM method or the Fastboot ROM method. Also, make sure to charge your device more than 70% for its smooth installation.

Additionally, Redmi Note 5 Pro sports a massive 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It features a 3/4GB RAM + 32/64 GB Internal, Snapdragon 636 SoC, 4000 mAh battery and a MicroUSB port. In the camera department, there’s a 12 Megapixel with Dual-LED and AF rear camera. On the front, there’s a 220-megapixel sensor for beautiful selfies and video calling.

Recently, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 4GB RAM variant received a price cut of Rs. 1,000, while the 6GB RAM variant received a price cut of Rs. 2,000. It is available in Black, Gold, Blue, and Red color options.

Read More: Redmi Note 5/Pro running Android Pie appears on Geekbench

Hopefully, the company will soon roll out the Global Stable update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro soon.

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Nokia X71 specs and image leak confirm triple camera and punch-hole display

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Apr 1, 2019

The Nokia X71 is expected to of official tomorrow. A leaked sketched image that contains the specs of the phone have been leaked through a leakster. The image reveals that the phone will be equipped with a punch-hole display and it will be also arriving with a triple camera module.

Nokia X71 Image

It appears that the Nokia X71 will arrive as the company’s first smartphone with punch-hole display. The top, right and left bezels of the X71 are quite slim, but its chin is a bit thick. Moving to the rear side of the phone reveals its vertically arranged tripe camera unit. On its left is an LED flash. A fingerprint reader is positioned below the camera setup. The image of the yesteryear Nokia N71 phone on the right side of the smartphone suggests that the company has planning to the launch the X71 with a similar name.

The upcoming Nokia X71 smartphone (not Nokia 6.2)https://t.co/v4JENNksXb pic.twitter.com/40vBRTqkgM

— nokibar (@baidunokibar) March 31, 2019

Nokia X71 Specifications

The leaked image has confirmed some of the key specs of the Nokia X71. The smartphone will be arriving with a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with punch-hole that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080p. As the Geekbench listing of the phone had revealed in the previous week, the Nokia X71 is driven by Snapdragon 660 SoC and 6 GB of RAM.

The triple camera setup of the Nokia X71 features a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with 2-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. A 3,500mAh battery will be powering the device. The handset will be an Android One and it is very likely to run on Android 9 Pie OS. The detailed specifications of the phone are still under the wraps.

There are confusing reports surrounding the Nokia X71’s international variant. Some reports have claimed that it may debut as Nokia 6.2. Other leaks have claimed that it could be launching as Nokia 8.1 Plus. However, the leakster is quite clear that the Nokia X71 won’t be releasing as Nokia 6.2 in other markets. Well, these links show that the Finnish firm is planning to launch multiple phones with punch-hole displays. The above shown Nokia X71 has a triple camera setup. Hence, there is a possibility that the company will be also launching another punch-hole display smartphone with dual rear cameras.

OPPO Reno shows off all its colors in these official renders

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Apr 1, 2019

There is still over a week before the OPPO Reno launches. Reservations are already live for those who are interested in grabbing a unit. If you are still not sold yet on the phone, maybe these official renders will do the job.

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These renders show the OPPO Reno in all the color variants it will be available in. There is Nebula Purple, Fog Se Green, Mist Powder, and Night Black. This version has dual rear cameras too but it is a different design from the renders from last week which has an inclined selfie camera.

We are not sure which version of the OPPO Reno this is since the phone itself comes in at least three variants – one with a Snapdragon 855 processor, another with a Snapdragon 710 processor and a third with an Helio P70 processor.

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While the rear design differs on all the renders we have seen till date, one common feature is they all do not have a notch or punch hole. The bezels have been shaved off completely on all sides save for the chin.

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

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Apr 1, 2019

Xiaomi has partnered with LINE FRIENDS, a global character brand to introduce Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition smartphone. The sales of the special edition phone will begin on April 9 in China.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition handset that features a logo of brown bear’s face on its rear comes in a special box package. It includes a 10,000mah limited edition power bank worth 99 Yuan (~$15), a protective shell brown bear making different poses all over it, a collection certificate and some stickers.

The entire suit carries a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (~$372). Xiaomi Mall will begin its sales from April 9. The smartphone runs on a modified version of MIUI 10 that is customized with Brown Bear elements. The Chinese manufacturer also announced 20-inch Sally Mi suitcase limited edition in partnership with LINE FRIENDS with a price tag of 399 Yuan (~$60).

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE was announced alongside Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi 9 Explorer Edition flagship phones in February. The Mi 9 SE comes with a 5.97-inch Super AMOLED display that produces full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Gorilla Glass 5 panel protects the display.

The Android 9 Pie OS customized with MIUI 10 skin comes preloaded on the device. It is the first ever smartphone to be fueled by the Snapdragon 712 SoC that includes 2.3GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 616 graphics. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions of the phone include 6 GB of RAM. It lacks support for a microSD card slot.

Read More: New Xiaomi patent shows a smartphone with dual front cameras at the bottom

The rear shell of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a triple camera unit with 48-megapixel primary sensor, 13-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. A 20-megapixel selfie snapper is also available on the device. There is no 3.5mm audio jack on the device. Like the other Mi 9 series phones, it also features an under-display fingerprint reader. The 3,070mAh battery present inside the Mi 9 SE supports 18W fast charging. The regular model of the smartphone comes in color options such as Violet, Blue, and Gray. Its 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants are available with respective price tags of $1,999 (~$298) and $2,299 (~$342) in the home market.

OnePlus’ WarpTen Charger is the special product for April Fool’s Day

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Apr 1, 2019

Last year, OnePlus had celebrated the April Fools Day by teasing PieCoin digital currency. This year the Chinese manufacturer has a new trick for this year’s April Fools Day. Through Weibo, OnePlus has teased a special product called WarpTen. It can be not only used for charging the phone, but its users can gain full energy by having it.

Yesterday, OnePlus had also claimed that it will be holding an online conference on April 1 to announce the WarpTen product. It is inspired from the 30W Warp Charge rapid charging technology that was made available with the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone last year.

In the video shown above, people who are tired and down on energy can be seen removing the WarpTen from their bags. The sweet chocolate with 33 percent super high cocoa button content can instantly bring new energy in the individuals. Moreover, it also charges their OnePlus smartphones wirelessly. The company had even claimed that it will be giving away 10 WarpTen through its Jingdong flagship store. OnePlus had described it has light and silky eatable handmade from European raw materials.

Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/U6kTjYlAIV

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) March 29, 2019

In India too, OnePlus ran a teaser of OnePlus car on March 29 to troll its fans. The teaser stated that the sports car that looks like the McLaren P1 hyper car will be announced soon. Coming back to WarpTen, it reminds of the Dash Energy Drink that the company had teased in 2017 for trolling its fans on April Fool’s Day. The energy drink was supposed to be a limited edition.

New Xiaomi patent shows a smartphone with dual front cameras at the bottom

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Apr 1, 2019

Smartphone manufacturers are currently in the race of offering a device with the highest screen-to-body ratio. Apart from minimizing the bezels, companies are now coming up with solutions like notched display and pop-up mechanism for housing the camera.

Now, a parent of Xiaomi’s smartphone has been published online, which shows that the company will house the dual front-facing camera sensors inside a notch that’s placed at the bottom of the display.

This is not the first time Xiaomi is experimenting with the placement of the front-facing camera sensor. The Xiaomi Mi MIX smartphone, which was claimed to be a bezel-less phone, also housed the selfie camera at the bottom. However, it was not placed inside a notch, which is the case with this patent.

With such design changes, one question that arises is the usage of the phone. Having camera sensors at the bottom changes the composition of the selfies or video calling and the users will have to hold the device a bit higher than usual for it to look more natural.

Another patent shows two front-facing cameras at the bottom of the front panel but instead of having both sensors together in the middle, each sensor is placed at each corner at the bottom, inside the notch.

Coming to the back panel, it remains the same in both designs, featuring a dual rear camera setup with camera sensors stacked vertically in the top-left corner. It’s not yet clear if the phone will be a part of Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco lineup.

While this unique design will make Xiaomi’s smartphone stand out from the crowd, it’s highly unlikely we’ll see a smartphone with such design anytime soon. Many times the patents are just for the experiment and not all the devices that get patented makes it to the commercial stage.

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Buy Cubot Max 2 4G Phablet For A Lowered Price Of Just $149.99 On Gearbest

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Apr 1, 2019

Cubot released the hotly-anticipated 4G phablet dubbed the Max 2 earlier this month. The Chinese Android smartphones manufacturer has teamed-up with Gearbest to launch a new promotion, wherein Gearbest users can get their hands on the Max 2 phablet at a lowered price.

Dubbed as Cubot Max 4G Phablet Deals $149.99, the new promo offers a noteworthy 27 percent off on the Cubot-branded phablet that would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can buy it for a reduced price of only $149.99.

This is a significant 27 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $205.67. Aside from snapping up the aforesaid discount, new users are eligible for receiving an extra $3 off for spending $50. This is a limited offer which will be valid only for the first 4000 orders daily.

An absolute steal at this price, the Cubot Max 2 boasts an impressive array of features. You can check out what the 4G phablet has to offer in terms of features below:

6.8 inch IPS display with 1136 x 640 pixels resolution
MTK6762M 2.0GHz, Octa-Core processor
4GB RAM, 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB)
12.0MP,2.0MP rear-mounted cameras
8.0MP front shooter
Android 9 Pie OS
5000mAh built-in Li-ion non-removable battery

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specifications and avail the discount which will be valid for the twilight and black color versions of the phablet. With only 97 pieces of the twilight and 99 pieces of the black color versions remaining, the promo is slated to end on April 7th.

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