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Get 43% Off On T10 PRO TV Box

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Mar 22, 2019

Looking for a cost-effective TV box that doesn’t compromise on quality? It might interest you to know that GeekBuying has launched a brand new promotion, wherein the Chinese online store is offering the Amlogic S905X2 SoC equipped T10 PRO and a slew of other well-received TV boxes at lowered prices.

Moreover, GeekBuying users who spend more than $30 can use coupon code T10T101 to get $2 off, while those shelling out over $50 on the promotion page will be eligible to get $3 off by applying coupon code T10T102.

Likewise, if your cart total exceeds $120, you can use coupon code T10T103 and save $10 at checkout. If you end up spending more than $160, you can apply coupon code T10T104 and get a $15 off before placing your order.

The T10 PRO is a feature-rich TV box that would normally set you back $87.92, but as part of its recently kicked off ‘T10 PRO S905X2 4K TV Box Sale’ promo, GeekBuying is giving its users a chance to buy for only $49.99.

This 43 percent reduction is valid for the 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant of the T10 PRO TV box. Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code GKBMEGA03 and bring the already reduced asking price of the variant down to only $46.99 before placing your order. You can visit this link to grab the discount.

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger variant that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity. This model usually sells for $89.44 but is currently up for grabs bearing a reduced price of only $56.99 on GeekBuying.
You can extend this 36 percent discount by applying coupon code T10T102. The coupons help you save $3 more by bringing the retail price of the model down to only $53.99. You can visit this link and avail the discount.

An absolute steal at this price, the T10 PRO TV box offers the following features:

Amlogic S905X2 processor
4GB RAM + eMMC 32GB/64GB
2.4G/5G Dual Band WiFi
True 4K Media Player
Android 9.0 Pie OS

You can head straight to the promotion page to check out the full specifications and take advantage of the discounts before the promo comes to an end by following this link. The promo for the 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant will be valid for three days, while the promo for the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM model will end in 28 days.

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Huawei P30 series smartphones to come with support for 3D modeling

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Jeet

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Mar 22, 2019

Huawei is going to launch its next-generation P-series smartphone — Huawei P30 series at a launch event in Paris, France on 26th March. Ahead of the phone’s launch, a lot of details about the phone’s specifications and features have already been leaked.

Now, the company has released a new teaser video for the P30 series smartphones, which reveals that the phone will also be focusing on 3D modeling, making it the first smartphone in the company’s P-series of smartphones to come with 3D modeling feature support.

The Huawei P30 series’ rear-facing camera will support 3D modeling, where the rear-mounted TOF lens is used. The phone will come equipped with a TOF lens, however, that han’t been confirmed yet. There’s also a possibility that the 3D modeling function could be a highlight of the P30 Pro .

Unlike the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, it appears that the 3D modeling function of Huawei P30 series is through TOF lens instead of structured light, so the actual performance may be different. It could come with support for more subjects and characters than the Mate 20 Pro.

Recently leaked pricing information reveals that for the Huawei P30, you will have to shell out €749 for the base model with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. It seems that will be the only configuration sold in Europe for the P30. For the P30 Pro, there will be an 8GB RAM + 128GB version and it will sell for €999.

There will also be a variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage priced at €1099. Europe will also get a 512GB model but there is no confirmation of the price yet. It is also leaked that the phone will ship with a wireless charger worth €59.99 and a Sonos One Speaker worth €229 in some countries.

Redmi Note 7 Pro’s Stocking situation looks promising: 330 Units Per Minute

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 22, 2019

Xiaomi has mastered the art of churning out value for money smartphones. However, the company often has issues keeping a steady supply of these VFM phones. Even this year, getting hold of your favorite Xiaomi smartphone isn’t too easy. In fact, recently, Xiaomi decided to cancel the sale of Mi 9SE and Mi 9 transparent edition because it failed to ready enough stock.

Of course, this has led to bad publicity for the company. Fans are often questioning what the company is doing to solve this supply issue. In this regard, Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s CEO came forward and said that he’s willing to handle a screwdriver personally if that’s what’s required to ensure a steady supply of Xiaomi smartphone stock. Now, Lu Weibing has shared more details about what goes behind the scenes.

The recently appointed General Manager of the Redmi brand shared a few photos of the warehouse stocking the new Redmi Note 7 Pro. He also revealed that warehouses across China are packing and delivering nearly 330 units per minute. That will add up to quite a lot of units. Hopefully, the next sale at 8 PM today should last for at least a few minutes.

To recap, the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with the Sony IMX586 48MP camera at the back with Xiaomi’s night mode as well. There’s a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with 6GB RAM, 4000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 675 inside. Overall, it’s a solid smartphone in the mid-range segment. But it remains to be seen if fans are able to get hold of a unit in the next few days.

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Oppo’s patent listing for Reno smartphone suggests that the phone will have five variants

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Jeet

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Mar 22, 2019

Oppo recently announced that it will be launching its new smartphone lineup that goes by the name ‘Reno.’ The series will be launched next month but ahead of that, a lot of details related to the device have already surfaced online. Now, the different variants of the Oppo Reno have been leaked.

Oppo Mobile Telecommunications submitted the trademark applications to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) and to the IPO (Intellectual Property Office UK). The trademarks are classified as Class 9, which includes five smartphone names — Reno Pro, Reno Plus, Reno Zoom, Reno Lite, and Reno Youth.

The Oppo Reno Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor. It’s not yet known if the same chipset will be powering all the models of this upcoming series. There’s also a possibility that the device could come with support for 5G connectivity.

On the other hand, the Reno Plus may come with extra large screen, extra memory or an extra large battery. It has already been announced that the Reno smartphone will come equipped with a 4,800mAh battery. It seems that the Oppo’s fast charging technology — SuperVOOC 3.0 Flash Charge, will also be available.

The Reno Zoom will certainly be talking about the phone’s zoom function for the camera configuration. The company had earlier announced its 10x optical zoom technology and there’s a possibility that the device could come with the same technology, including a 48 MP main camera sensor and secondary wide-angle camera and an 8 MP zoom sensor.

The Youth Edition of the Reno series will be a stripped down variant of the standard model. However, it’s not yet known what will be different in this one. But one thing is for sure — the phone will be much cheaper than the other variants in this lineup. The Reno Lite is another wateredown model of the standard model with less powerful hardware. This will also be an affordable model, targeting budget or mid-range segment users.

In terms of software, all the smartphone will run Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 6 that was recently announced. It seems that Breeno — an AI-based voice assistant from Oppo will be made available on these Reno series smartphones.

Oppo has already scheduled a launch event on 10th April in China to launch the Oppo Reno-series smartphones. However, it’s not yet known if the company will be launching all five smartphone models on the same day.

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Buy Multiple Variants Of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone On Giztop

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Mar 22, 2019

Much to the chagrin of those who fancy playing their favorite games on a big-screen mobile device, gaming mobile phones aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In fact, a top-end gaming phone will sure burn a hole in your pocket.

Despite spending a lot of money, several mobile phones are unlikely to suit your fancy. Thankfully, Xiaomi recently launched the long-awaited Black Shark gaming phone successor that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance. More importantly, the gaming phone won’t empty your pocket.

Bearing the Black Shark 2 moniker, the recently announced gaming phone from Xiaomi has now gone up for sale on Giztop. More importantly, the phone is available in multiple variants, allowing you to choose the physical hardware (RAM, ROM) inside the phone and two color options including black and silver.

If you are an avid gamer who likes to download and play several games, you can go for the 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM model that retails for $799. This variant is available in black and silver color options.

Alternatively, you can consider buying the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM model that carries a $549 price tag and comes in the black color version. There’s an 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM model up for grabs if you are willing to shell out $599.

Aside from that, you can buy another variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 256GB of internal storage capacity. The aforesaid model is available in two color versions including black and silver and it sells for $649.

The Black Shark 2 boasts an impressive array of features that are listed below:

6.39-inch AMOLED screen with 2340X1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa Core 2.84GHz processor
Adreno 640 GPU
6GB/8GB/12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM
48.0MP+12MP rear-mounted cameras
20.0MP selfie camera with AI Smart Beauty
UI OS base on Android 9.0 OS
4000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging
Support in-display fingerprint scanner
Liquid Cooling 3.0, Independent Image Processing Chip, Game Turbo

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specifications and get your hands on your favorite variant of the Black Shark 2 gaming mobile phone on Giztop.

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Xiaomi’s next Android One phones (possibly Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite) will have in-display fingerprint scanners

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Mar 22, 2019

In a few months, Xiaomi should follow up its Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One phones with successors. The phones are expected to arrive as the Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite, and a new report has revealed they will be coming with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi-Mi-A2-and-Mi-A2-Lite — Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

The folks at XDA-Developers who are known for digging up details about upcoming phones from firmware files and similar sources said they found evidence of three new devices that Xiaomi is currently hardware testing. The devices are codenamed “pyxis”, “bamboo_sprout”, and “cosmos_sprout”. The last two are confirmed to be Android One phones as all Android One devices have “_sprout” in their codenames.

It is said that the three phones are being tested with “fod” which is short for fingerprint-on-display a.k.a in-display fingerprint scanners. The three phones may also have 32MP front-facing cameras with 4-in-1 pixel binning as the hardware test reveals the phones have an image output resolution of 32MP (6560 x 4928) for the front-facing camera.

The rest of the specs are still unknown but it is suggested that “pyxis” might be the MIUI version of either “bamboo_sprout” or “cosmos_sprout”. The phones will most likely be powered by different processors. The Mi A2 has a Snapdragon 660 processor and there are lots of chipsets to choose for its successor. There is the Snapdragon 670, the Snapdragon 675, the Snapdragon 710, and the Snapdragon 712 which debuted on the Mi 9 SE.

The Mi A3 Lite also has a fair number of processors to choose from such as the Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 636, or even the Snapdragon 660. All three phones will be available in different RAM and storage configurations and should have at least dual rear cameras. They should also run Android Pie out of the box.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 And Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Get 23% Off On Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
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Mar 22, 2019

Redmi by Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 in January and its bigger sibling dubbed the Redmi Note 7 Pro earlier this year.

Thanks to their mammoth displays and an impressive array of features, the two devices are garnering huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing games on a big-screen mobile device.

With the demand for the devices going through the roof, Redmi is now offering its loyal fans a chance to get their tech greedy hands on the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro without emptying their pockets. Moreover, we’ll show how GeekBuying users can grab extra discounts in just a bit so keep reading.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Equipped with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 660 AIE, Octa Core, 2.2GHz, 64bit processor along with an Adreno 512 GPU, the Redmi Note 7 delivers seamless and smooth operation without any sort of lag.

The dual-SIM smartphone houses a 48.0MP+5.0MP dual camera set up at the back and a 13MP camera in front for selfies and video chatting. The Redmi Note 7 sports an extra large 6.3-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels for an immersive video watching experience.

The Redmi Note 7 usually sells for $258.99, but you can now buy it for just $199.99 on GeekBuying. Furthermore, you can extend this 23 percent discount by using coupon code DHTISHRZ at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $36 more by reducing the retail price of the Redmi-branded mobile phone to just $189.99.

You can follow this link in order to grab the discount which is currently valid for the black-tinted Redmi Note 7 that ships with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage capacity. The promo is slated to end in just one day.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Smartphone

The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 409PPI (pixels per inch). The phone packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE Octa-core 2.0GHz, 64bit processor along with an Adreno 612 GPU, under the hood.

On the photography front, the Redmi Note 7 Pro features a 48MP+5MP dual-camera module and there’s a 13MP camera placed on the front for selfie addicts. Moreover, the phone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS and backed by a built-in 4000mAh battery.

While the phone’s aforesaid features justify the steep $453.99 price tag it normally carries, you can now purchase it for just $385.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid 15 percent discount, you can use coupon code EIVVVNYG to get an extra $56 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Redmi Note 7 Pro down to just $329.99 during the checkout process.

This discount will be valid for the gold color version which comes with 6GB RAM, and 128GB ROM for a limited period of time. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Entry level Vivo 1901 and Vivo 1902 spotted on Geekbench

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Mar 22, 2019

Following the launch of the Vivo X27 and Vivo X27 Pro, Vivo‘s next smartphones might be entry-level ones with cheaper price tags. Two phones listed as the Vivo 1901 and Vivo 1902 were spotted on Geekbench and they might be new members of Vivo’s V-series and or Y-series.

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The Vivo 1901 runs Android 9 pie and has 2GB of RAM. It is powered by MediaTek’s MT6762V/CA. The device scored 764 points in the single-core test and 2321 points in the multi-core test. We believe this is the Helio A22 and not the Helio P22 as the scores are lower than those of other phones with the Helio P22 processor like the Redmi 6 or the Nokia 3.1 Plus. However, the scores match those of the Helio A22-powered Redmi 6A.

The Vivo 1902, on the other hand, is powered by the MT6765V/CB which is also known as the Helio P35 processor. It scored 815 points in the single-core test and 2472 points in the multi-core test. Like the Vivo 1901 above, it also runs Android 9 Pie and has 2GB of RAM.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Play 4G Phablet Global Version For Just $169.99 On Gearbest

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Get 15% Off On Xiaomi Mi Play 4G Phablet Global Version

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Mar 22, 2019

Launched in December last year, Xiaomi’s Mi Play is an irresistible phablet. Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the well-received phablet without spending a lot of money, the Mi Play has now gone up for sale carrying a reduced price on Gearbest.

As part of its latest flash sale, Gearbest is giving loyal users an unmissable chance to buy the global version of the Xiaomi Mi Play phablet for an unbelievably lowered price of just $169.99. This is a significant 15 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $199.93.

An absolute steal at this price, the Mi Play boasts an impressive array of features. As a phablet, the Mi Play sports a big 5.84-inch display with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by an Helio P35 Octa Core 2.3GHz processor and packs IMG GE8320 680MHz GPU, under the hood.

The Mi Play ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite music, videos, and other multimedia content. On the photography front, it houses a 12MP+12MP dual camera set up at the back and an 8MP front shooter for selfies.

The dual-SIM phablet runs MIUI 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 2900mAh battery. Aside from a fingerprint sensor, the Mi Pay features a slew of other useful sensors such as a proximity sensor, accelerometer, e-compass and lots more.

On the downside, the aforesaid discount will only be valid for the remaining 98 pieces of the phablet’s blueberry blue color version. There were 97 pieces of its black and 99 pieces of the phablet’s gold color versions remaining at the time of writing.

You can visit this link to grab the discount which will be available for all three color versions. On the downside, the promo is slated to end in just three days.

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Oculus unveils the Rift S VR headset with higher-res OLED displays

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2019

At the ongoing Game Developers Conference (GDC 2019), one of the products announced is from VR glass manufacturer Oculus. The company has unveiled a new-generation Rift headset called the Oculus Rift S. The new headset presents with several new features and improvements that gives users a more comfortable and safer VR gaming experience.

According to Oculus, it collaborated with Lenovo to refine the Rift S’ hardware using with feedback from the Lenovo Legion gaming community. Thus, the Rift S is co-designed by Lenovo and it comes with better weight distribution. The headset also comes with a single cable which makes it easier to manage and avoid cable clutter.

The new Oculus Rift S comes with OLED displays with higher resolution 2560×1440 pixels screens. While the displays have been updated in these two areas, the refresh rate drops from 90Hz to 80Hz, which won’t make a significant difference to the overall playing experience. The Rift S comes with Oculus Insight just like the Oculus Quest which was launched a couple of months back. Oculus Insight has the capability to actively track the space around the user so he or she doesn’t bump into anything. The gadget also comes with Passthrough+, which is a new feature on the Oculus Rift S that acts as a passthrough to see the outside world. The feature helps keep the user in the game and maximizes the available space. The Oculus Touch controllers have also been updated.

As for the pricing and availability, the Oculus Rift S will be available officially this spring and costs $399.

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OPPO’s 5G smartphone has now received CE certification

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2019

OPPO did reveal that it aspires to become the first Chinese OEM to release a 5G phone. Although Xiaomi has launched the Mi Mix 3 5G, the phone is yet to go on sale. So OPPO may well become the first to sell its 5G phone in China. There is no date for the launch yet but OPPO has just announced that its first 5G smartphone has passed the 5G CE test of the international testing service agency, Sporton International Inc. Sporton is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the provision of testing and certification services for wireless communications and mobile communications products. The device also obtained the 5G CE certificate issued by German agency CTC advanced.

OPPO’s first CTC-certified 5G mobile phone has the advantages of multi-frequency, multi-mode and multi-combination. The phone equally supports more combinations such as 5G n78 frequency band, wider frequency band, and can completely cover 2G, 3G, 4G networks, and is suitable for a wider range of countries and regions. The acquisition of the CE certification means that the OPPO 5G mobile phone has fully met the standards set by the European Union (EU) including wireless, security, electromagnetic compatibility, health, etc. That means the phone has met the necessary conditions for entering the European market. Thus, OPPO can conveniently commercialize the product when it is launched in Europe.

According to OPPO’s vice president and overseas business unit head, Wu Qian, the company is fully prepared for the early realization of 5G mobile phone commercialization. OPPO had begun its 5G research and development as far back as three years ago, in close cooperation with Qualcomm. The company’s CEO Tony Chen had disclosed that the BBK subsidiary isn’t likely going to be the first to adopt the 5G network standard but will be among the first two phone makers to manufacture 5G products. The upcoming OPPO Reno scheduled to launch in April this year is speculated to likely have a 5G version.

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Redmi Y3 gets Wi-Fi certification, will come with Android Pie

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Mar 21, 2019

Last year, Xiaomi announced a new series for the Redmi line. The Redmi S2 which was announced in May was the first of the series. The phone later launched in India as the Redmi Y2. A new report has revealed that the phone will be getting a new successor which will launch as the Redmi Y3.

The Redmi Y3 was seen on the website of the WI-Fi Alliance after receiving its Wi-Fi certification last week. The certification reveals the phone’s model number as M1810F6G. It will run Android 9 Pie out of the box and support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.

The rest of the specs of the phone are still unknown. The Redmi Y2 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor but we don’t think upgrading to the Snapdragon 632 for the Redmi Y3 will be a smart move so it doesn’t hurt the sales of the Redmi 7 unless there is no plan to launch the Redmi 7 in India.

Redmi Go vs Nokia 1 Plus vs Asus Zenfone Live L1: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 21, 2019

Android Go smartphones are the best way to get a decent device for a few bucks. Thanks to this Lite version of Google’s operating system, even device with outdated or extremely low-end hardware can run smooth enough to handle all the base tasks in a sufficient way. That is why it was very expectable that the new Redmi Go would have made a lot of success once in the market. But is it really the best Android Go alternative you can get in its price range or there are better ones? We will try to let you find out by comparing it with two recent Android Go devices which deserve attention: the Nokia 1 Plus by HMD Global and the Asus Zenfone Live L1.

Redmi Go vs Nokia 1 Plus vs Asus Zenfone Live L1

	Xiaomi Redmi Go	Nokia 1 Plus	Asus Zenfone Live L1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm, 137 grams	145 x 70.4 x 8.6 mm	147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm, 140 grams
DISPLAY	5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels, 294 ppi, 16:9 ratio, LCD	5.45 inches, 480 x 960p, 197 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.5 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels, 293 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, quad-core 1.4 GHz	MediaTek MT6739WW, quad-core 1.5 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, quad-core 1.4 GHz
MEMORY	1 GB RAM, 8 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	1 GB RAM, 8 GB – 1 GB RAM, 16 GB – micro SD slot	1 GB RAM, 16 GB – 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android Go	Android 9 Pie, Android Go	Android 8 Oreo, Android Go
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
CAMERA	8 MP f/2.0 5 MP f/2.2 front camera	8 MP 5 MP front camera	13 MP f/2.0 5 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	2500 mAh	3000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Cheap materials are very common on affordable smartphones sold for less than €100, and these devices are not an exception. All of them come with a plastic body, with Xiaomi Redmi Go showing very thick bezels around the display due to the 16:9 aspect ratio. In terms of aesthetics, Nokia 1 Plus and Asus Zenfone Live L1 are definitely better and I would personally go for the former because it is slightly more compact than its Taiwanese rival. You can get more color choices with the latter, so make sure to check them out before deciding.

Display

If you are looking for the most detailed and satisfying display, then you should exclude the Nokia 1 Plus immediately due to its below-HD resolution. Fortunately, both Xiaomi Redmi Go and Asus Zenfone come with an HD display, but Redmi Go has an outdated 16:9 panel, while Asus Zenfone Live L1 comes with a taller 18:9 display which boasts narrower bezels. Further, the display is wider. That is why Asus Zenfone Live L1 wins the display comparison.

Specs

Asus Zenfone Live L1 is the most powerful phone here due to its higher-end memory configurations. It comes with up to 2 GB of RAM while Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 1 Plus stop at just 1 GB. The internal storage goes up to 32 GB (furtherly expandable with a micro SD), while you get max 16 GB for the Nokia 1 Plus and just 8 GB for Xiaomi Redmi Go. Note that Nokia 1 Plus is the only one based on Android Pie, so it should come with better software optimization. However, its lower-end chipset and its low amount of RAM do not push it at the same level as the Zenfone Live L1. Nokia 1 Plus has better Wi-Fi connectivity as well as a more advanced Bluetooth version.

Camera

Again, the victory goes to the Asus Zenfone Live L1. It has a rear camera with a way higher resolution and it is able to record videos in 1080p at 30 fps. Further, it has a front-facing LED flash, unlike its rivals. At the second place, we put the Xiaomi Redmi Go with its 8 MP rear snapper, nothing special but it clicks decent shots when light conditions are good. Nokia 1 Plus is a bit disappointing, especially on the video side as it can only record in 720p with its 8 MP rear camera.

Battery

Thanks to the smaller display, a very efficient SoC and a pretty nice 3000 mAh battery, Xiaomi Redmi Go provides a long battery life and it wins the battery comparison, despite it is not based on Android Pie. The second place goes to the Asus Zenfone Live L1 but not in every scenario.

Price

People mainly choose these handsets because of their incredibly affordable price. You can grab a unit of the Xiaomi Redmi Go for just €80/$90, Nokia 1 Plus costs about €90/$102 and Asus Zenfone Live L1’s price is about €100/$114 for the base variant with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of storage. I personally think that despite its rivals are more recent, Asus Zenfone Live L1 is the best device in this comparison due to its better camera department and higher-end hardware, as well as its long-lasting battery.

Read More: Redmi Go arrives in India for INR 4,499 (~$65)

Redmi Go vs Nokia 1 Plus vs Asus Zenfone Live L1: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Go

PROs

Compact design
Affordable price
Good battery
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Bezels and small display

Nokia 1 Plus

PROs

Better connectivity
Better design
Affordable
Android Pie

CONS

Smaller battery
Low display resolution

Asus Zenfone Live L1

PROs

Big battery
Bigger display
Micro SD dedicated slot
Front-facing LED flash
Better hardware

CONS

Low-end hardware

New Apple AirPods boasts new features; doesn’t come in black and no USB type-C

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Mar 21, 2019

After months of waiting, Apple finally unveiled the second generation AirPods. The new wireless earbuds bring new features but the design remains unchanged.

The new AirPods now have Bluetooth 5.0 which is better when it comes to connectivity and power consumption. It also features a new chipset – the H1 chip, which replaces the W1 chip in the first gen model.

The new H1 headphone chip is faster and provides a more stable wireless connection according to Apple. It also makes switching between devices 2x faster and provides up to 30% lower latency when playing games. The chipset also powers the tech which lets you activate Siri with just your voice, just say “Hey Siri” followed by your command.

The second-gen AirPods comes with a regular charging case and retails for $159 but Apple also released a Qi wireless charging case that sells for $79 and is backward-compatible with the first-gen AirPods. You can also choose to buy the new AirPods with a wireless charging case for $199. Both cases charge via a lightning connector.

Battery life is also better on the new AirPods. You get up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge and a 15-minute charge can provide up to 3 hours of talking. With the charging case, you get more than 24 hours of battery life. The new AirPods retains all the tricks of its predecessor. It will automatically pause playback when you pull them out of your ears and also knows when you are talking so as to filter out external noise.

Unfortunately, Apple is sticking to just white for the new AirPods too.

Xiaomi uploads the Redmi Go and Redmi Note 7 Kernel Source codes on GitHub

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2019

Xiaomi recently made it impossible or users of MIUI China ROM to flash their phones with the Global ROM. This doesn’t stop users for flashing their MIUI ROMs in order to install third-party ROM that delivers pure Android, for those in the global market. In order to make it easy to flash the ROM Xiaomi often releases the kernel source codes of its new models soon after they become official. The Chinese tech giant has been consistent in that regard and now, the kernel sources of the Redmi Go and Redmi Note 7 has been released. The kernel sources for the Redmi Note 7 (India) codenamed Lavender and the Redmi Go device codenamed Tiare has been uploaded to GitHub.

The Redmi Note 7 was launched in India recently alongside the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The Redmi Go was announced only a couple of days back in India. The models all offer decent hardware at affordable prices. The Redmi Note 7 (India) is only different from the China version in the camera aspect. It has a 12MP sensor as its main camera instead of the 48MP sensor on the China version.

The released kernel source codes for these models will afford developers the opportunity to work on stuff like porting TWRP custom recovery for these devices. With a custom recovery, users will be able to flash different ROMs on their devices. Since developers are already building a custom TWRP recovery for the Redmi Note 7, this should help with a stable version of the custom recovery. The Redmi Note 7 Pro Kernel source is yet to be released but we expect that to be done soon.

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Meizu 16s live photo shows off slim bezels

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Mar 21, 2019

The Meizu 16s is an upcoming flagship phone from Meizu scheduled for release soon. With respect to its design, the phone won’t be too different from its predecessor. It won’t have a notch nor will it adopt the new punch hole display style. Meizu says the bezels are even slimmer and this live image that just leaked confirms that.

The display of the Meizu 16s in the image above is flat and has curved corners. The phone is wide and one-handed use might not be comfortable without you risking the phone slipping out of your palm. The position of the front camera hasn’t changed and we believe there is a fingerprint scanner under the AMOLED screen. The lower bezel is indeed thinner by a few millimeters, 16 millimeters to be exact according to Meizu.