Official: Huawei P30 pre-sale to start on March 27

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Mar 20, 2019

Samsung is definitely not letting off some steam in its bid to recapture the mid-range/budget segment of the phone market where it had lost out to Chinese OEMs. The Korean giant has been on a launch spree with its Galaxy A series. The Galaxy A50, A30, and A10 have already been released. The Galaxy A20 was also recently announced in India. The Galaxy A40 is expected to join the fray in no distant time. Before then, the press renders of the A40 has leaked online, giving us a quick look at the design captured from all angles.

The renders show the Galaxy A40 will have a design that is similar to those of its siblings. At the front, there will be a u-shaped notch on the full-screen display which houses the front camera. At the back, the device packs a fingerprint sensor at the middle. The device equally sports a dual camera setup is at the top left corner arranged vertically with an LED flash at the bottom.

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is expected to feature a 5.7-inch display and its earlier GeekBench appearance showed the device will be powered by an Exynos 7885 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. The Galaxy A40 also features a USB Type-C port, a speaker grill as well as a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom edge. The renders show the A40 will be available in Black, Light Blue, and Coral. The device is expected to go official on April 10 alongside the A90 but we won’t forget the empty Galaxy A40 page which appeared on Samsung UK website recently.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Transparent Edition makes way for the new model, No longer Available

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 20, 2019

Xiaomi’s Mi 8 transparent edition turned out to be quite popular among fans, all thanks to its unique see-through back design. Naturally, when Xiaomi announced the new Mi 9 lineup earlier this year, we got a new Mi 9 transparent edition as well. However, it looks like the company has finally decided to remove last year’s Mi 8 transparent edition from its official channels.

IThome was first to spot that the old model was no longer available to purchase on the company’s website. A simple search revealed that only its cases were left for purchase. Even on JD.com, it was found that the old model was nowhere to be seen. So it’s quite clear that Xiaomi decided to scrap the old model in favor of the new one.

In case you don’t know, the transparent back on both the Mi 8 and Mi 9 models doesn’t really show the internals of the phone. Unlike the transparent HTC U12+ which did reveal some of its parts, Xiaomi’s take on this design is to fake the internals. This means that what you see on the back is just another design element that’s placed below the glass.

The new Mi 9 transparent model comes with an even fancier design. And, if you don’t mind that it’s a fake design, then it’s definitely something that will stand out of the crowd. Of course, you’ll have to shell out a lot more for the transparent edition, and currently, it retails for nearly $600, that is, if you can get hold of one in a flash sale.

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Alleged Meizu 16s bags 3C certification; Launch could be imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 20, 2019

A new Meizu phone with model number M971Q has bagged 3C certification in China. The 3C filing has revealed that the handset will be made available with a charger that supports 24W rapid charging. Hence, it is speculated that the handset could be the upcoming Meizu 16s smartphone.

Meizu CEO Jack Wong has already confirmed some of the key features of the upcoming Meizu 16s smartphone through Weibo. The overall design of the Meizu 16s will be similar to the Meizu 16th that was unveiled in the second half of 2018. The Meizu 16s is expected to sport reduced China nadbrzeels compared to the Meizu 16th. This will allow the phone to deliver higher screen-to-body ratio.

The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display that will carry support for full HD+ resolution. The screen will be shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The smartphone may sport a thinner profile thane the Meizu 16th. The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform will be fueling the smartphone. The SoC could be coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage.

The smartphone will be equipped with OIS enabled Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor. It is likely to come with a 3,600mAh battery that will carry support wireless charging apart from 24W fast charging.

The Meizu 16s is expected to make its debut in April. Meizu CEO has hinted that the smartphone would be costing 500 Yuan more than the Meizu 16s that was introduced with a starting price of 2698 Yuan. Hence, the Meizu 16s may come with a starting price of 3,198 Yuan (~$476).

The Meizu 16s is not the only upcoming flagship phone from the company. The Chinese manufacturer will be also launching the Meizu 16s Plus smartphone as well as gaming focused Meizu 16T phone. Even though these phones are powered by SD855, they may not carry support for 5G connectivity.

Xiaomi’s Mi Universal Remote is now available in China for 79 Yuan ($12)

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Jeet

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Mar 20, 2019

Xiaomi, expanding the portfolio of devices under its smart home system, has today launched a new device — Mi Universal Remote. As the same suggests, the device can be used to control various home appliances. It is now available for purchase in China.

The purpose of the Mi Universal Remote is to operate several home appliances through a single device using the company’s “Mi App”. Along with that, home appliances can also be controlled using voice commands.

The device offers 360-degree omnidirectional infrared emission, ensuring that all the devices can be controlled using the Mi Universal Remote, no matter where you have placed them. The company says that it supports more than 6,000 mainstream appliances.

The company has introduced its own voice control feature, which along with the company’s smart speakers such as Xiaomi AI Speaker, Xiaoai Speaker Mini, controls other IR-based home appliances. You simply have to give a voice command such as “turn the TV volume down” or “set the air conditioner to 23-degree Celsius” and it will do the needful.

With 360-degree omnidirectional infrared emission, it can easily control devices or appliances within 10 meters linear distance, with the support of various code library and thousands of home appliances from several brands.

Xiaomi’s Mi Universal Remote is now officially available for purchase in China for 79 Yuan, which roughly converts to $12. It’s available through six platforms — Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin, Tmall, JD.com, Suning, and Xiaomi Stores.

Nubia’s Red Magic 3 will feature a massive 5000mAh+ Battery!

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 20, 2019

Nubia’s Red Magic gaming phone lineup has been in the market for around a year and a new update is in the works. These phones are quite hot right now and have carved out a good fan following. Recently we saw even Vivo get into this niche segment with its iQOO model.

The company’s GM, Ni Fei, was kind enough to let us know the key features of the phone before launch, but there was one feature we weren’t clear about: battery.

In the earlier post, Ni Fei had revealed that the new Red Magic 3 will upgrade its battery capacity. While this confirmed that the battery capacity will exceed 3800mAh, we wouldn’t have imagined it to be significantly big. But that’s the case here. Ni Fei confirmed earlier today that the Nubia Red Magic 3 will come with a 5000mAh+ battery. This would make it one of the largest battery gaming phones in the market today.

RELATED: Vivo iQOO vs Xiaomi Mi 9: Why I would pick iQOO over the Xiaomi flagship

We know that the new phone will come with Snapdragon 855 with 12GB RAM on board. There will be liquid + air cooling to ensure that the phone doesn’t overheat even under extreme stress. What’s even more exciting is that the Nubia Magic 3 is said to be equipped with a screen that boasts of a better refresh rate than ‘most gaming screens’ out there. While we don’t have the specifics, it’s worth noting that the premium Razer Phone came with an astonishing 120Hz screen refresh rate. Anything close to this figure will be amazing. Other expected features include shoulder buttons and 4D vibration motors.

We won’t have to wait too long to meet the Red Magic 3. The phone is said to launch sometime in April.

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Oppo officially announces ColorOS 6 with a fresh design and several optimizations

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Jeet

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Mar 20, 2019

Oppo has now announced its updated custom user interface — ColorOS 6. The newly announced Android skin is now available on the Oppo F11 Pro. It comes with several improvements compared to its predecessor.

In terms of design, the company says that it has opted for a border-less symmetry which is based on invisible lines and grids. With this, the stock applications now offer proper full-screen experience with cleaner borders and other UI elements.

The company has also shifted towards a lighter color-tone which resembles the Google Material Design language with plenty of white. However, the company is offering users the ability to replace the white color with their own color choice through theme engine.

Apart from the design related changes, the new custom skin also brings in several operational changes as well. The navigation panel now includes shortcuts and the app drawer has also been added, which can be accessed through the swipe-up gesture from the home screen.

In order to reduce power consumption, the company has introduced a feature called “AI Cold Storage” which uses artificial intelligence to freeze background apps. It also comes with a “Remote Guard” feature that lets parents monitor their children’s phone usage.

With a feature called “Touch Boost”, the company promises up to 22 percent faster touch response while the “Frame Boost” feature offers up to 40 percent improvement in frame rate stability. Both of these features are the part of Game Boost 2.0 mode on the ColorOS 6.

It also comes with System Boost and App Boost mode, which as the name itself suggests, improves the general performance of the system and app launches. The new ColorOS 6 also comes with improvements for app notifications, night mode for photography, among others.

As for the availability, the ColorOS 6 is available for the Oppo F11 Pro users out-of-the-box. It will also be present in the upcoming Opp Reno smartphone, that is scheduled to launch on 10th April. Next month, the update for this new interface will be rolled out to Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition.

The company has also planned to update the Oppo Find X, Oppo R17, R17 Pro by August and Oppo R11, R11 Plus, R11s, R11s Plus, A7z, and A3 in September. Oppo’s sub-brand Realme will also update all its smartphones to ColorOS 6 by June this year.

Check Out GearBest 24Hours Lightning Flash Sale

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Cheky Zhu

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Mar 20, 2019

As one of the most popular online shopping mall, GearBest is holding a series of sales promotions to celebrate the 5^th Anniversary. The 24H Lightning Flash Sale is started at 16:00 UTC on Mar 20, and ended at 15:59 UTC on Mar 21. It is to your profit to pick favorite products in this amazing event.

The shopping mall has posted a list about Top 12 Bestsellers calculated from previous orders. All of the products on this page have great discount with limited units.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone of global version is only sold at $489.99 and limited 100 units, the original cost of it is about $653.03 in GearBest. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is powered by Snapdragon 845 processor, coming with 6.39-inch display with FHD screen and having the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. This number one phone on the bestsellers list ships with 24MP+2MP rear camera and dual 12MP front-facing camera. Fueled by 3200mAh built-in battery, the handset has 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

There are not only the smartphones, but the 3D printer, tablet, vacuum cleaner and other categories are joined in the lowest ever price sales. Let’s check out the promotion and pick what you like.

Google unveils Stadia Cloud Gaming Service at GDC 2019

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Mar 19, 2019

In the weeks leading up to GDC 2019, there were rumors Google would announce a gaming console of some sort that would allow users to stream games online. Today, the tech giant announced Stadia, a cloud gaming service which is not only for gamers but also for those who like to watch others play and also those who build games.

Stadia is a cloud gaming service that doesn’t require you to purchase new hardware. All you need is the hardware you already have such as tablets and phones (Pixel), Chromecast-enabled TV, or the Chrome browser on your PC (laptop or desktop). You also don’t need to download the game you wish to play.

At the event, Google demonstrated how Stadia works using a variety of devices including a desktop PC with basic specs. Not only did the games play seamlessly on all of these devices, but you can also start playing on one device and switch to another.

Stadia works with your existing controllers. It will even work with your keyboard or mouse. Or you could just purchase Google’s own Stadia Controller which doesn’t look very different from the controllers you are used to, though it does have some unique features of its own.

The Stadia Controller connects via Wi-Fi which should make switching from one device to the other easier. It has the usual XYAB action buttons, dual joysticks, D-pad, and shoulder buttons. It also has a Google Assistant button and a capture button that allows you live-stream your game to YouTube. The controller will come in three colors but Google didn’t reveal its price.

You might be wondering how Stadia will be able to run the games on its platform. All the work is handled by Google’s data centers which pack a lot of power. Google shared the specs of the data centers and the GPU is much more powerful than that of the Xbox One X and the PS4 Pro. Stadia will be able to stream at 1080p and 4K at 60fps when it launches but in the future, it will also support streaming in 8K and at up to 120fps. It will also support cross-platform play.

Stadia isn’t just for gamers but also for game developers. There are tools available for developers that will make it easy for developers to bring their design styles to games made for the platform. All developers have to do is drop an image with the preferred style and a machine learning tool applies the style all through.

There is also State Share for YouTube creators which allows them to share exact links to specifc parts of a game. Players will be able to call up the Google Assistant to get walkthroughs for games other players have completed. There is also a feature called Crowd Play which will let you play multiplayer games against your favorite content creators.

Xiaomi announces the full rollout of Mi Pay payment service in India

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Mar 19, 2019

Xiaomi took the wraps off its first Android Go smartphone dubbed Redmi Go on Tuesday in India. The Redmi Go wasn’t the only product unveiled as the Chinese tech giant also officially announced the rollout of its popular payment platform Mi Pay in India. The Mi Pay was first announced in China in 2016 and it is tailored in the same pattern as Samsung’s own payment platform – Samsung Pay, as well as Google Pay, Tencent Pay, AliPay etc.

Mi Pay was first announced for India in December last year and beta testing programme has been ongoing since then. Apparently, the feature is now fully ready to be opened for use by Mi phone users in India. Unfortunately, the Indian version of Mi Pay doesn’t use Near Field Communication (NFC) to process payments but only supports payments through leading credit and debit cards, internet banking. The platform is built on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) and is in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and ICICI Bank and supports over 120 banks.

According to Xiaomi, the feature is very much integrated with MIUI and affords users the opportunity to easily pay for stuff from native Xiaomi apps like SMS, contacts and scanner. It also offers rapid peer-to-peer transfers to other Mi Pay users or bank accounts. Xiaomi has devoted more attention to frequently used digital payment scenarios like paying for amenities like gas, water, and electricity as well as airtime top up or paying for cable TV. The payment platform already enjoys the support of popular broadband providers like Nextra Broadband, Asianet and Hathway. Xiaomi also disclosed that Mi Pay support will soon be available on its website soon.

The new Mi Pay payment platform will likely gain some traction in no distant time considering the popularity of Xiaomi devices. The Chinese tech giant didn’t fail to clarify that Mi Pay data is stored only on Indian servers and that it has collaborated with EY and Lucideus to keep user data safe.

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Qualcomm announces QCS400 SoC series for smart speakers and soundbars

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Mar 19, 2019

Qualcomm announced last week it will have a product launch today, March 19. The chip maker has announced the Qualcomm QCS400 SoC series – a new series of chipsets for smart audio devices.

The QCS400 brings immersive audio combined with on-device artificial intelligence for an improved audio experience around your home. Qualcomm says the new SoC will bring “better audio quality, optimal battery life, and next-gen voice control compared to” previous technology. Below are the three most important features of the new audio chipsets:

Improvements in voice UI with faster response times for voice commands, better sound pickup even in noisy environments and local voice control.
Smarter and more immersive sound quality – support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for a cinema-like experience.
Multi-channel connectivity which allows users to connect several speakers together with ample control over playback. This is combined with better performance and improved battery life.

The QCS400 series have a dedicated DSP that offers up to 32 channels of audio post-processing. The SoCs are also designed to support multi-keyword detection and with on-device AI, smart devices powered by them can get better and respond faster to wake-words.

The QCS400 series includes the QCS403 and QCS404 which are designed for smart Assistant and Smart speakers. The former is a dual-core SoC while the latter is a quad-core SoC. Both are clocked at 1.4GHz, support Bluetooth 5.1, and the Zigbee protocol.

Nokia 5.1 gets Android Pie, closes update list for Q1 2019

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Mar 19, 2019

HMD Global has updated the last of the devices scheduled to receive Android 9 Pie for the first quarter of 2019. Today, it announced that the update is now rolling out to the Nokia 5.1.

The Nokia 5.1 was released last August with Android Oreo, now Android Pie is rolling out to it with new features. Apart from the new UI, Pie brings a redesigned navigation, adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, and Digital Wellbeing.

A timeless classic has been redefined! Nokia 5.1 now runs the latest Android 9, Pie. Nokia smartphones just keep getting better! #GetSmart pic.twitter.com/OrAAgapOTV

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 19, 2019

The Nokia 5.1 has a 5.5-inch FHD+ display. It is the only phone powered by the Helio P18 and it is paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of storage. There is an 8MP sensor in front for selfies and a 16MP camera on the back. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 2,970mAh battery, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Vivo iQOO vs Nubia Red Magic Mars: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 19, 2019

We love how most of the gaming phones come with flagship-class hardware and the fastest gaming experience at a pretty affordable price. For people with a low budget seeking the best performance in terms of speed, frame rate, and reactivity, they are the among greatest alternatives. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is the latest gaming phone out there and it comes with one of the most impressive hardware departments you can ever expect on a mobile phone. In this article, we compared it with the best gaming phones from other smartphones manufacturers which are sold in the same price range: the recent Vivo iQOO and the Nubia Red Magic Mars which recently hitten even the European market.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Vivo iQOO vs Nubia Red Magic Mars

	Xiaomi Black Shark 2	Vivo iQOO	Nubia Red Magic Mars
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm, 205 grams	157.7 x 75.2 x 8.5 mm	158.2 x 75 x 9.9 mm, 193 grams
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED	6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS	Android 9 Pie, Nubia Red Magic OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 12 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 12 + 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 12 MP front camera	16 MP f/1.8 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 27W	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 44W	3800 mAh, Fast Charging 16W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, in-display fingerprint reader, stereo speakers	Dual SIM slot, in-display fingerprint reader	Dual SIM slot, LED strips and rear phyisical keys

Design

Usually, smartphones dedicated to gamers also come with a gaming-centric design that consists of aggressive lines and a unique look. However, that is the farthest thing from an elegant design. That is why I would choose the Vivo iQOO from this trio: here, it is the only gaming-centric phone to come with an elegant and flagship-like design. It has a stunning and clean glass back with gradient colors, as well as a display with a very high screen-to-body ratio, a small waterdrop notch, and an in-display fingerprint reader. But if you are a gaming-addicted and you prefer a gaming-centric design, Nubia Red Magic Mars may impress you with its RGB LED strip on the rear side and that is the same with the RGB LEDs found on the Black Shark 2.

Display

On the paper, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has the most convincing display as well as the most suitable one for gaming. It is an AMOLED panel with 100 percent of DCI-P3 coverage, the fastest response time ever seen on a smartphone display, and brilliant color reproduction. The not so narrow bezels around the display should help to deliver a solid grip making it more suitable for long gaming sessions. On the other hand, some may find the Nubia Red Magic Mars more comfortable due to its shorter and larger 18:9 aspect ratio.

Specs & Software

Nubia Red Magic Mars loses the hardware comparison due to a lower-end chipset and less impressive memory configurations. It will be a hard fight between Xiaomi Black Shark and Vivo iQOO: they both come with the best Qualcomm’s chipset for 2019. We are talking about the Snapdragon 855, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM, something insane! Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a very efficient liquid cooling system and its display will also deliver a very low latency thanks to the 43,5 ms response rate, while Vivo iQOO comes with several technologies which improve gaming performance, connection reliability and cooling.

Camera

It may seem odd for a gaming phone, but Xiaomi Black Shark 2 even comes with an impressive camera department, so it wins the camera comparison. It has an amazing dual camera with a 48 MP main sensor and a secondary telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. It can record video in 4K resolution and it even has a great 20 MP selfie camera. The second place in the ranking goes to the Vivo iQOO with its dual camera including an ultrawide lens.

Battery

All of these devices come with a big battery, but the one of the Red Magic Mars is slightly smaller. Due to their higher capacity, their efficient components and their AMOLED displays, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Vivo iQOO should deliver a longer battery life and they should last more or less the same in many scenarios, but software optimization (that we have to test) will play an important role in regards to the battery life. I would go for the Vivo iQOO for its faster charging technology: it can reach 50% in just 15 mins and 100% in just 45 mins!

Price

Xiaomi Black Shark 2’s starting price is €450, while Vivo iQOO and Nubia Red Magic Mars cost about €400 and €420, respectively. At the end of the day, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 looks the most impressive device due to its better cameras, stereo speakers and outstanding hardware department, even though some may prefer the Vivo iQOO due to its more elegant design.

Read More: Nubia Red Magic Mars goes official with 10 GB RAM and trigger buttons for gaming

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Vivo iQOO vs Nubia Red Magic Mars: PROs and CONS

Nubia Red Magic Mars

PROs

Physical keys on the back
RGB lights
Affordable price
Wide availability

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

PROs

Good display
Great hardware
Big battery
Stereo speakers
RGB LED lights

CONS

Nothing particular

Vivo iQOO

PROs

Best (but not so gaming-centric) design
Great hardware + cooling system
Big battery and very fast charging
Good price

CONS

Limited availability

Vivo X27 and Vivo X27 Pro launch in China sporting pop-up selfie cameras and triple rear cameras

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Mar 19, 2019

At an event in China today, Chinese manufacturer, Vivo announced the Vivo X27 and X27 Pro. While the two phones are powered by upper-mid-range processors, the rest of their specs and even design are premium.

The two phones are similar but also different on the outside. Both have pop-up selfie cameras but of different sizes. Both also have triple rear cameras but they are positioned differently. The back of the Vivo X27 has a unique appearance which Vivo has termed “Peacock Feather” which looks stunning on all of the color variants. It doesn’t matter which of them you pick up, you will end up with a phone that turns heads.

Vivo X27 Specs

The Vivo X27 has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with super thin bezels on nearly all of its sides. There are two variants – one is powered by the Snapdragon 675 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage while the other is powered by the Snapdragon 710 processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The Vivo X27 has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera that slides out in just 0.68s with colorful light strips flanking it on each side. The LED lights are customizable and can change between six different colors. On the back of the phone is a 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX586 primary camera, a 13MP wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth-sensing camera.

The Vivo X27 has tons of camera features. There is a 2.5cm super macro mode, a super backlight mode, super night scene mode, a beauty mode, and even celebrity filters including one of Chinese model Liu Wen.

The phone runs FunTouch OS 9 based on Android 9 out of the box. The latest iteration of Funtouch OS has several new features. There is a dark mode that works with over 300 different applications and can automatically differentiate between the type of app you are running to adjust the screen’s power consumption. There is also Multi-Turbo which is a combination of Center Turbo for system resources, AI Turbi, Net Turbo for connectivity, Cooling Turbo, and Game Turbo. The Jovi Assistant is on board which also works with compatible smart home appliances.

The X27 has a 4000mAh battery with support for Vivo’s own FlashCharge 22.5W fast-charging technology. There is Vivo’s 6th generation in-display fingerprint scanner for security

Vivo X27 Pro Specs

The Vivo X27 Pro, on the other hand, has a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a screen-to-body ratio of 92.12% and an aspect ratio of 20.5:9. Its pop-up selfie camera is wider and houses a 32MP sensor and a dedicated LED flash. It also has the same customizable light strips flanking it on each side.

Under the hood of the X27 Pro is the Snapdragon 710 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its triple rear cameras are positioned in the middle of the phone and not on the left and the design on the back is different. Vivo says the phone has a U-shaped 10-layer PCB, a first for the manufacturer. It also has a dedicated audio chip and NFC.

Vivo X27 and Vivo X27 Pro Price and Availability

The Vivo X27 with a Snapdragon 675 processor is priced at ¥3198 (~$476) and comes in white, green, and blue. It will be available for purchase on March 30. The Snapdragon 710 variant of the X27 will come in blue and white and be available on March 23 for ¥3598 (~$536). The Vivo X27 Pro comes in Black Pearl and White and has a price tag of ¥3998 (~$595). It won’t be available until April.

Samsung Galaxy A10 goes on offline and online sales in India

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Mar 19, 2019

Samsung launched the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones in India on February 28. The three models were part of Samsung’s latest offerings aimed at the millennials, with the A10 coming with entry-level specs while the A30 and A50 are mid-range devices. The Galaxy A10 has now officially gone on sale in India with a price tag of Rs.8,490 ($123).

The Galaxy A10 is presently available online via Amazon India and Flipkart. The device can also be snagged from Samsung India’s official store. In addition, buyers can pick up the A10 from brick and mortar stores across India. These robust sales channels underscore Samsung’s resolve to recapture the mid-range/budget segment where it hitherto held sway.

As a reminder, the Galaxy A10 sports a 6.2-inch Infinity-V display design enabled LCD panel that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The phone is powered by an Exynos 7884 SoC, paired with 2 GB of RAM while there is inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The device also packs a modest 3,400mAh battery under the hood. At the back, there is a 13-megapixel sensor with f/1.9 aperture but there is no fingerprint sensor. The A10 offers its users with f/2.0 aperture 5-megapixel selfie shooter. One interesting aspect is the Android 9.0 Pie-based One UI which it features. Despite being an entry-level model, it packs a microSD card slot, dual SIM slots, 4G LTE support, WiFi, and GPS. It is available in black, Blue and Red colour variants.

Huawei P30’s new teaser highlights the phone’s night photography prowess

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 19, 2019

Huawei’s upcoming flagship duo is making rounds on the web from the past couple of months. Every detail about the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro is out, from specifications to designs. Even, the company is teasing its interesting features via Weibo over time-to-time. Ahead of its launch on March 26 at an event in Paris, Huawei once again teased upcoming P30’s night photography skills via a short video.

Huawei highlights the device’s excellent camera outcomes depicting superior low-light photography prowess. Moreover, P30’s camera successfully managed to preserve a high amount of detail even in the night. Huawei’s CEO of the consumer BG, Yu Chengdong said that the device highlights the actual beauty of the night.

The camera module of P30 Pro will feature a Quad sensor module including a 40 MP f/1.6 camera, a 20 MP wide-angle camera and a 10x hybrid zoom shooter along with a ToF camera. For selfies, Huawei will add 32 MP camera on both the devices.

Previously, Huawei teased its Super Bright feature which will help the device to excel during low light environments. Even new P30 and P30 Pro renders confirmed some design aspects of both the devices. The P30 series will come with curved OLED displays and glass on the back for wireless charging. The phones will also come in Twilight and Aurora Blue gradient colours.

Moreover, Huawei P30 series will debut with Kirin 980 chipset featuring octa-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz speed. The latest chipset packed with Dual NPU improves AI performance, and Mali G76 GPU enhances graphics performance. Both the devices will host in-display fingerprint sensors and IP68 dust and waterproof certification. Besides, the P30 will retain 3.5 mm headphone jack while P30 Pro will give it a miss.

There’s no specific information available about the display sizes on both devices. Although as per a leak, Huawei P30 is expected to carry 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display, while its bigger sibling will get a 6.5-inch display.

Read More: Huawei P30 and P30 Pro European prices revealed, will ship with a free Sonos One speaker in some markets

Pricing and availability details for P30 series are not yet available. Huawei will unveil both the devices at the launch event on March 26.

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Huami executive reveals Mi Band 4 is coming this year

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Mar 19, 2019

The Mi Band 3 launched last year sporting a new design and new features. Now it has been confirmed that a successor which will launch as the Mi Band 4 will arrive this year. Seeing as the Mi Band 3 didn’t come until two years after the Mi Band 2, and that itself was launched two years after the original Mi Band, it is a bit surprising that the tradition has changed.

The name of Xiaomi‘s next fitness tracker and the possible time of launch was revealed by David Cui, the Chief Financial Officer of Huami at a quarterly earnings call. The company executive was actually asked if the Mi Band 4 will be launching this month or next. While he did confirm there will indeed be a Mi Band 4 this year, he said he’s not sure if it will be launching in March or April. Below is a transcript of his response:

…..For Mi Band 4, it’s going to be in this year. It will be in 2019. But I’m not sure, it’s going to be in March and April. But, it is going to be in this year. So, right now, Mi Band 3 is still hot sale — is still — so really, really well. The margin is not shrinking, the shipments are not shrinking. So we will pick — work with Xiaomi to pick the right time to launch Mi Band 4 in the year……

In follow-up responses, Mr. Cui did say the Mi Band 4 will come with new features that will suit the consumers need. He also revealed it will be priced competitively.

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