ZTE Axon S renders leaks: Horizontal slider, Triple rear cameras, Xenon flash and more

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Mar 17, 2019

Don’t fancy the ZTE Axon 10 Pro? Then you may want to look forward to the Axon S, an upcoming flagship from the Chinese manufacturer which takes a familiar design and turns it on its sides. It also has some pretty amazing specs too. Renders of the phone have been leaked and we like what we see.

Last year, manufacturers like Honor, Xiaomi, and Lenovo released phones with a slider design. If you slide any of these phones vertically downward, you are greeted with the front-facing camera(s) and sensors that will usually reside on the top bezel but are now behind the screen.

For the ZTE Axon S which also has a sliding mechanism, instead of sliding it down, you slide it to the right to see the front-facing cameras. There is also what appears to be touch-sensitive/capacitive controls probably for zooming in and out at the bottom. There is a chance the buttons are customizable, so you should be able to use them for volume controls or to adjust brightness.

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When you slide the phone open, it also reveals the triple rear cameras on the back of the device arranged vertically. Below the sensors is a Xenon flash and at the far bottom, it is written that the ZTE Axon S has 5x optical zoom, a 48MP main sensor and a secondary 19MP sensor.

The design of the Axon S is really cool as you can’t see any of the cameras when the phone is closed. The back is just a slate of black glass devoid of any markings while the front is a gorgeous AMOLED display with a thin bezel at the bottom. Under the display is the fingerprint scanner. The renders also reveal the Axon S will have support for 5G and a USB type-C port at the bottom.

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Mi 9 SE to go on sale on March 19 alongside Mi 9

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE was supposed to be available for purchase on Thursday, March 14, but it was canceled due to insufficient stock to warrant making it available for purchase.

Xiaomi‘s CEO, Lei Jun, announced yesterday that the phone will now go on sale on Tuesday, March 19. The Mi 9 SE will be available alongside the Mi 9 which already had its first sale but is still short on supply. There is no news yet of a new date for the Mi 9 Transparent Edition.

He also said in the post that he will join the production line if they are not able to meet the target of 1 million units of the Mi 9 series within the first month.

The Mi 9 SE is the cheapest of the three phones in the Mi 9 series and also the least powerful. However, it does pack some punch too. It is the first smartphone powered by a Snapdragon 712 processor which is the most powerful mid-range chipset currently.

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OPPO Reno has a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1%

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2019

The OPPO Reno is the upcoming flagship from the Chinese manufacturer, OPPO. Scheduled for an April 10 release, details about the phone have been gradually released by OPPO’s own VP ahead of the launch.

The latest info from the company executive is about the phone’s screen-to-body ratio. According to Mr. Brian Shen, the Reno will have a screen-to-body ratio of 91.3%. This is still smaller than that of the Find X which has a screen-to-body ratio of 93.8%.

In the original post he was quoted, he also revealed the OPPO Reno doesn’t have a hole on both sides of the phone. Unfortunately, he still didn’t reveal the phone’s screen size.

It has been reported that the phone will come in three variants – a lite version with a Snapdragon 675 processor, a high-end version with a Snapdragon 855 processor, and a Lamborghini edition with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage and a 5000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core official render leaks

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2019

Samsung may never release an Android One phone but it seems to like the Android Go platform. The manufacturer already has two Android Go phones – the Galaxy J2 Core and the Galaxy J4 Core. They may soon be joined by a third member called the Galaxy A2 Core.

Yesterday, an official render of the upcoming phone was shared on the web yesterday. Unfortunately, there are no accompanying specs but we get to see what the phone looks like ahead of its release.

The Galaxy A2 Core has huge bezels surrounding its display just like the Galaxy J2 Core. Save for the position of the sensors and front-facing camera, they could pass for the same phone. However, things are different on the back.

Samsung has put just a single camera on the rear of the Galaxy A2 Core which isn’t a surprise. It is positioned in the top left corner and it shares the same housing with the LED flash. A few millimeters below the camera setup are two slits for the speaker. This design will mean sounds will be muffled when the phone is placed with the screen facing up.

The render shows the Galaxy A2 Core has an audio jack at the bottom to the right of the charging port. The phone will come in blue and black.

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Buy Netac N500S 960GB SSD And N500S 480GB SATA3 SSD For Heavily Discounted Prices On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 16, 2019

GeekBuying is giving its loyal fanbase an unmissable chance to get their hands on two well-received variants of the Netac N500S SSD without emptying their pockets.
Looks like those searching for cost-effective SSD (solid state drives) without compromising on quality are in for a treat. Netac has teamed-up with GeekBuying, making the N500S 960GB and the N500S 480GB SSDs available to the Chinese online store’s loyal users at reduced prices.

Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money without breaking a sweat at checkout. Let’s delve straight into the details.

Netac N500S 960GB SSD

Netac is a reliable brand when it comes to solid-state drives designed for professional use. It adopts wear leveling algorithm that considerably extends the life circle of the SSD, Aside from that, it features NANDXtend error correction feature that enhances the data read and write performance.

The Netac N500S 960GB SSD would normally set you back $159.99, but you can now buy it for only $109.99. Moreover, you can extend this 31 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_AYRAODVB during the checkout process.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $27 by reducing the already lowered selling price of the N500S 960GB SSD to just $99.99 before you place your order. You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the blue color version of the device for three days.

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Netac N500S 480GB SATA3 SSD

Capable of offering strong compatibility and delivering fast transfer rate of SATA III 6Gb/s, the Netac N500S 480GB SATA3 SSD usually retails for $119.99, but it has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price of just $64.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 46 percent drop in the device’s original asking price. An absolute bargain at this price, the N500S 480GB SATA3 SSD comes with a built-in 32MB cache that enables it to run smoothly. It supports support SATA2/1 down, 500MB / s read speed and 380MB/s write speed for faster data processing.
You can visit this link in order to take advantage of the discount. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end in just three days.

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Get Great Discounts On Two Variants Of Sunvell T95 MAX TV Box On Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 16, 2019

Sunvell’s well-received T95 series includes the T95 MAX, which is a black-tinted, rectangular-shaped TV box with straight edges. It houses multiple ports on both sides along with USB3.0, USB 2.0 port, RJ45 port. HDMI 2.0 Port, and several other user interfaces.

Capable of transforming your regular television into a smart TV, a TV box is a great choice for those who fancy watching TV series, live sports, playing music and their favorite movies without leaving the comfort of their homes. On the downside, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

In a bid to make this immersive viewing and listening experience available to those living on a tight budget, the popular TV box and consumer electronics manufacturer is offering two well-received variants of its T95 MAX TV box at reduced prices on Gearbest.

Sunvell T95 MAX TV Box (4GB RAM, 32GB ROM)

The aforesaid variant that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage capacity would normally set you back $49.45, but you can now buy it for only $38.99 o Gearbest. This is a 21 percent reduction in the model’s original asking price.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. With only 199 pieces of the TV box’s black color version remaining, this promo is slated to end in just five days.

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Sunvell T95 MAX TV Box (4GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

This slightly larger model features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage capacity. The black color version of the model usually retails for $52.78, but Sunvell is offering it for a reduced price of only $44.99 on Gearbest. This 15 percent discount will be valid only for the remaining 200 pieces.

An absolute steal at this price, the Sunvell T95 MAX TV Box boasts an impressive array of features. You can check them out below:

Allwinner H6 CPU, Quad core, ARM Cortex-A53, 2.0GHz processor
Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
Android 8.1 Oreo OS
Support 6K ultra HD image display
Support H.265 decoding
2.4GHz WiFi
100Mbps Ethernet

The promo will come to an end in just five days so you can follow this link without wasting time and grab the discount.

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Buy Onda Xiaoma 41 And VOYO V3 Pro Notebooks At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 16, 2019

Lightweight and easy-to-carry notebooks and laptops are quite popular among student and women who are always on the go.
While latest notebooks offer a slew of other features than just allowing you to do your work while traveling, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In fact, a top-branded notebook would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores.

In a bid to make feature-rich notebooks available to its cost-conscious users, GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on the Onda Xiaoma 41 and VOYO V3 Pro notebooks. On top of that, we’ll show how you can get additional discounts before placing your order.

Onda Xiaoma 41 Notebook

The Xiaoma 41 notebook runs Microsoft Windows 10 operating system that features the revamped Start Menu from Windows 7 OS aside from adding brand new features such as Edge Web browser.

It packs a powerful Intel Apollo Lake Celeron N3450 processor and a competent Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU for immersive gaming and video watching experience.

Moreover, the Xiaoma 41 ships with 4GB of DDR3L RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of internal storage capacity that can be expanded up to 256GB via TF card.
While you’d normally end up shelling out a lot of money on a notebook offering comparable features, the Xiaoma 41 notebook can now be yours for a dropped price of just $209.99.

This is a significant 48 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $406.25. Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_AVXPOQWV and get an extra $84 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced selling price of the Xiaoma 41 notebook down to just $205.99 at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to avail the discount. Note that the promo will end in just five days.

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VOYO V3 Pro Notebook

Designed for those who fancy staying connected and productive even during the outdoor activities, the V3 Pro strikes a perfect balance between stability and performance. It sports a 13.3 inch IPS capacitive touch screen display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution.

It is powered by Intel Celeron N3450 Quad Core, 1.1GHz processor and packs Intel HD Graphics GPU, under the hood. The notebook comes with 8GB of DDR3L RAM and 128GB of expandable onboard storage capacity (up to 128GB).
Loaded with the aforesaid features, the VOYO V3 Pro understandably carries a steep $508.99 price tag. Much to the relief of those living on a tight budget, GeekBuying is now offering the coveted notebook for a reduced price of just $359.99.

You can extend this 29 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_HIMWPJVU. The aforesaid coupon helps you save $70 by reducing the retail price of the VOYO V3 Pro to just $329.99 during the checkout process.

You can follow this link to avail the discount. Regrettably, the promo will only be valid for one day.

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Pre-Order The Huawei Band 3 Pro And Band 3 At Attractive Prices On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 16, 2019

Looking for cost-effective fitness bands that don’t disappoint in terms of specifications? We got good news for you.

In collaboration with Giztop, Shenzhen based multinational telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer Huawei is offering its well-received Band 3 Pro and Band 3 wearable devices at considerably lowered prices.

Huawei Band 3 Pro

The Band 3 Pro was announced along with the Huawei Watch GT smartwatch during the Mate 20 series launch event that took place in London last year. This Huawei-branded fitness band sports a 0.9 – inch AMOLED color touchscreen display and comes with a 5ATM rating for water-resistance.

The device adopts TruSeen 3.0 precision heart monitoring system to provide accurate and updated heart rate data throughout the day. Moreover, it is backed by a robust 100mAh battery that delivers about 12 days of regular usage and 15 days of standby.
The feature-laden Band 3 Pro is currently up for pre-order on Giztop carrying an attractive price tag $79.99. The device is currently available in two color versions including space blue, and obsidian black.

You can visit this link to pre-order your favorite color version of the Huawei Band 3 Pro. Note that the band will be shipped within seven days.

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Huawei Band 3

The Huawei Band 3 is an irresistible fitness band that boasts an impressive array of features. The band will grab your attention with its easily readable 0.9 – inch AMOLED color touchscreen display, while its TruSeen 3.0 precision heart monitoring system will motivate you to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Moreover, the Huawei Band 3 is 5 ATM water resistant, making it capable of enduring pressure comparable to a depth of 50m. In other words, you can wear the Band 3 while washing hands, showering, and even swimming without worrying about damaging the band.
The black and aurora blue color versions of the Band 3 are currently available for pre-order bearing $54.99 price tags on Giztop. It is worth noting that although the band is accepting pre-order now, it will be shipped within seven days.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Huawei Band 3 and pre-order it at an unbeatable price without wasting time.

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Vivo exec reportedly hints the iQOO gaming smartphone will hit India in June

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 15, 2019

If you are in India and would like to lay your hands on Vivo’s latest iQOO gaming smartphone, we’ve got good news for you. The sleek gaming smartphone will meet with the Indian market as early as May, according to tech blog, 91 Mobiles. The outfit credits an unnamed Vivo executive to have hinted that the device will be hitting the Indian market in late May or early June.
The Vivo exec is also said to have hinted that four variants of the iQOO will be available in India and that should include the 12GB RAM variant. Vivo iQOO comes in 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB variants.

Further, he also revealed that the BBK subsidiary will launch another gaming smartphone later this year in the Indian market. Both phones will come with price tags ranging between Rs 30,000 and Rs 60,000. Vivo has only launched the iQOO in China and India could be the second market the phone will be launched. The launch in India may also signal the global release of the gaming smartphone which we expect to be a hot-selling one. Vivo is yet to officially disclose any detail of the iQOO’s launch itinerary outside China so we’ll treat this as a rumour for now.

As a reminder, the Vivo iQOO sports a 6.4-inch waterdrop AMOLED display with high 91.7% screen to body ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 processor. The smartphone comes in two different colours, the Electro-optic Blue and Lava Orange with both colors featuring Halo light strip at the back which would be an added advantage for gamers. The light strip comes up automatically when you finish a particular milestone during gameplay, giving a sense of achievement. There are also two monster touch buttons on the sides for playing games.

On the camera aspect, Vivo iQOO features a triple camera setup, with a 12MP Sony IMX363 primary sensor, 13MP wide angle lens and a 2MP lens for bokeh effect. For selfies, there’s a 12MP sensor for capturing those amazing moment. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery which would give gamers a considerate gaming time when fully charge. The battery is supported with a 44W charger which would charge the device fully in just 45mins. Other features include Jovi Assistant, NFC, screen fingerprint, and a new Funtouch OS 9 based on Android Pie.

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16 students arrested for playing PUBG Mobile in India despite the ban

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 15, 2019

It may sound impossible for a lot of people in 2019, but recently the state of Gujarat in India banned PUBG Mobile, so people in this state can actually face legal problems for playing a mobile game on their phone. The reason behind the ban is the game‘s impact on players behavior, conduct, and language. Even though there are other battle royale games even more used than this one, such as Fortnite and Apex Legends the ban only affects PUBG Mobile.

Despite the ban, 10 university students decided to keep playing the game and, according to the Indian Express, all of them were arrested for doing this. They were caught playing the famous battle royale a week after the ban in Gujarat. Fortunately, all of them were released on bail. According to a police official in the state, the game was so addictive that the accused students did not even notice his team coming to them, and that is how they caught them doing the illegal thing.

Read More: Qualcomm Chipsets already support 192-Megapixel sensors; Phones with 100MP and 64 MP cameras coming soon

That is not the only arrest happened during the last days. After those ten students, six more students between the ages of 18 and 22 were arrested on Thursday for playing PUBG Mobile. They were released on bail just like the other ones. Do you think those people deserved the ban for playing a mobile game? Let us know your opinions by using the comment box below.

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Snapdragon 865 will support new Qualcomm’s HDR10+ standard

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 15, 2019

Qualcomm’s Sr. Director of Product Management, Judd Heape, released a new interview to Android Authority in which she explained the most important upcoming implementations on Snapdragon chipsets. According to Judd, the upcoming Snapdragon 865 which will be the next flagship-grade SoC by the San Diego-based giant, will support Qualcomm’s own HDR10+ standard. In case you do not know, HDR10 was initially produced by Samsung and Amazon in 2017 and after that, Samsung developed HDR10+ for even better image reproduction.

Now, Qualcomm is working on its own take on HDR10+ which will debut with its next flagship chipset. Judd Heape referred to the new processor by calling it the Snapdragon 865, but she did not confirm that Snapdragon 865 will be the final name of the chipset. It is the natural successor of the Snapdragon 855, but its name may still be subject to changes. Note that the Snapdragon 855 found on the latest flagships unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona already supports HDR10+, but we are talking about Samsung’s one and not about the technology which is being personally developed by Qualcomm.

So, the new standard from the San Diego giant will most likely compete with Samsung’s technology. Besides Snapdragon 865 and its support to HDR10+, Judd Heape also talked about camera resolutions support of its existing Snapdragon chipsets in the same interview. As you probably know if you are a mobile tech-addicted, Qualcomm recently updated the specs sheet of several existing Snapdragon chipsets by adding the support to cameras up to 192 Megapixels.

Read More: Qualcomm schedules special announcement for March 19, might be audio-related

Judd explained that this entry in the specs sheet was not added before because the highest resolution mode does not support 30 fps and 60 fps, as well as multi-frame noise reduction and zero shutter lag technology (also known as ZSL). But since several manufacturers started equipping their devices with sensors boasting very high resolution, Qualcomm decided to let users, manufacturers, and developers know about the support to cameras with higher resolutions.

Samsung starts mass producing 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM modules for smartphones

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 15, 2019

We started seeing 12 GB RAM modules on mobile phones in 2018 and Samsung seems intentioned not to waste time with their production. The Korean giant started mass producing 12GB LPDDR4X DRAM modules thought for flagship smartphones with the most advanced hardware and technologies. The new modules are meant to be used on devices which support the most revolutionary technologies in the mobile sector, such as camera modules with several sensors, 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence and more. The modules are built with a 10 nm-class (1y-nm) production process and they will come with a data transfer rate up to 34.1 GB per second.

Another advantage of the new 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM modules which just entered mass production is the lower power consumption: they will be a lot more power efficient. Samsung also reduced the thickness of its modules: the new ones are just 1.1 mm thin and this allows to save space in order to provide bigger batteries and a better design for flagship phones. Thanks to the new modules, users will benefit from better performances in multi-tasking and a faster search response. Before these modules, Samsung also started mass producing eUFS 3.0 storage with capacities up to 512 GB, that is another great innovation in the mobile sector and it represents a further improvement to performances.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy A50 launching in Europe on March 18 with a €349 price tag

The 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM modules were projected with a combination of six 16-gigabit LPDDR4X chips into a single unit. Besides starting the mass production of the new modules, Samsung will increase the supply of these modules alongside 8 GB LPDDR4X DRAM modules by 300 percent in the second half of 2019 because it already predicts a strong demand for these chips. Do you think 12 GB RAM modules are useful on a mobile phone or the actual devices with up to 8 GB of RAM offer enough memory and storage for your needs?

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Two Reno smartphones by Oppo certified by 3C

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 15, 2019

Oppo is set to unveil the first smartphone from its new Reno line-up on April 10. Meanwhile, the Chinese company is completing the last steps necessary to let the handsets from the new series hit the market. One of these is the certification from China’s 3C which decrees products as suitable for the final consumers. Today, two Oppo phones from the new Reno series received the official certification from CCC with the model numbers PCAM000 and PCAT00. The two Reno devices by Oppo are expected to sport the Snapdragon 710 chipset by Qualcomm.

It is one of the best midrange SoCs from the San Diego giant and it is an octa-core chipset running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, paired with an Adreno 516 GPU. The two variants come with a 48 MP main sensor for the main camera setup on the rear side. 3C revealed that the two handsets certified come with a 20W fast charging technology (5V 4A) which is not Super VOOC as this technology comes with a higher power. According to reports, the Oppo Reno line-up will be composed of at least six variants. Among these models, there will be a Lamborghini Edition as well as a 5G Edition with the support to 5G connectivity. Unlike the models certified by 3C, these two variants will come with flagship-class specifications.

Read More: Oppo Reno massive leak reveals price, variants, key specifications and 5G edition

They are expected to boast the Snapdragon 855 chipset (which will be paired with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem on the 5G Edition), up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The rear camera should come with the new 10x lossless zoom technology, and among the specifications, there should also be a 5000 mAh battery with the support to Super VOOC 4.0 fast charging technology with a max power of 50W. Last but not least, these devices may sport a Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+.

Xiaomi is looking to set the trend for 18 months of warranty in the mobile industry

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 15, 2019

Xiaomi‘s founder and CEO Lei Jun spoke in an event recently in China where he reportedly reeled out some of the plans the tech giant has in the works. Lei Jun spoke on a number of key issues such as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of things (IoT). Among other things, Lei Jun stated that 5G+AI+IoT will constitute the future super Internet and that was the strategic direction of Xiaomi’s AioT. The CEO is reported to have said that Xiaomi is looking to pioneer the trend of offering 18 months warranty for smartphones instead of 12 months.

The Redmi Note 7 is the first Xiaomi model to have 18 months warranty instead of 12 months. Xiaomi had announced during the launch of the device in January that buyers will get 18 months warranty for the model despite the solid build. The tech giant is now planning to make it a standard for its new smartphones. In this regard, the company’s quality assurance committee will pilot an 18-month quality assurance system in the phone industry this year.

The announcement was part of Xiaomi’s “2019 Quality Service Year” which was unveiled during the Redmi launch conference in January. During the conference, Xiaomi Group’s VP and chairman of the quality committee, Yan Kesheng, hinted that the company will not only pay attention to the quality of the product but also to the entire life cycle of the product, and the quality of service provided to users in particular. He further stated that the improvement of service quality was a never-ending thing aimed at improving the user experience.

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UMIDIGI S3 Pro open sale at official UMDIGI store, gets its official unboxing (video)

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 15, 2019

After launching UMIDIGI F1 a couple of months ago, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is here with new flagship UMIDIGI S3 Pro. After being available on the crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo for over a month, it is now up for global sale via its official Aliexpress UMIDIGI store for $279.99. Its first official unboxing video is giving us a look at its luxury ceramic design, display, and accessories.

UMIDIGI S3 Pro is a new flagship device, focused on performance, battery life and camera quality. The 48-megapixel rear camera module is favorite among the users. It is considered as the best camera module that most companies prefer nowadays. The phone features Sony’s latest 48 MP IMX586 sensors providing excellent photos with 2x optical zoom and Bokeh effect. On the front side, 20MP is present for beautiful selfies.

As you can see the video, it carries ceramic design waterdrop display, USB-C Type and 3.5 mm audio jack. It also unveils the accessories bundled with the device:

USB Type-C data cable
Screen Protector
Phone Case
Power Adapter
SIM Tray Elector
Quick Start Guide

UMIDIGI S3 Pro specs

UMIDIGI S3 Pro features a 6.3-inch in-cel LTPS waterdrop display having an FHD+ resolution. The overall performance is handled by the AI Helio P70 SoC and 6GB/128GB memory combination. A 5150 mAh battery keeps it running continuously and uses an 18W fast charger. The device runs on Android 9 Pie OS.

UMIDIGI is also giving away ten smartphones worth the total value of $3000. Interested users need to hurry as only two days are left to enter the Giveaway.

Read More: UMIDIGI S3 Pro is really capable of shooting 48MP photos (video)

UMIDIGI S3 Pro will go on open sale for $279.99 on 18th March 2019 at AliExpress UMIDIGI official store. It will start shipping by the end of this month. You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.

Qualcomm Chipsets already support 192-Megapixel sensors; Phones with 100MP and 64 MP cameras coming soon

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 15, 2019

Qualcomm is a major smartphone chipset maker, and it runs on 65% Android devices. Recently, Qualcomm launched its new flagship chipset – Snapdragon 855 carrying improvements over its predecessor. The San Diego, California based company is a key player enabling improved photography experiences over smartphones. However, recently company claimed in updated specification sheets that their chipsets already support 192 Megapixel cameras.

At first, no one believed in new specifications and termed it as a marketing gimmick. Today, over a telephonic session with media, Judd Heape, Senior Director of Product Management acknowledged the change. He explained that the existing chipsets already support 192 megapixels, but without features like MFNR (multi-frame noise reduction) and ZSL (zero shutter lag). In other words, if manufacturers want to utilize noise reduction and zero lag features, they have to limit hardware at 30fps or 60fps modes with the lower resolution.

“We updated the specifications to show what the world’s largest image sensor that can be connected to Snapdragons,” Heape asserted during his over an hour-long conversation with Indian tech journalists.

It means chipsets such as Snapdragon 670, Snapdragon 675, Snapdragon 710, Snapdragon 845, and the Snapdragon 855 also supports 48 MP cameras without any software/hardware upgrade.

Read More: Qualcomm updates camera specifications for Snapdragon chipsets with more details

Currently, no manufacturer supports 192 Megapixel sensor, but as according to Judd, higher than 48 resolution would be a reality soon. Some OEMs are working to introduce smartphones carrying 100MP and 64MP camera sensors by this year. He didn’t reveal any additional details such as launch date and names of OEMs.

Talking about the HDR10+ video recording future perspectives, Judd added, Qualcomm is working to bring it on Snapdragon 865. Although, the company’s PR team quickly stated that the name Snapdragon 865 hasn’t been finalized.

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iPhone interest in China down by 50% reveals search trends

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 15, 2019

Apple is struggling to find new iPhone users in China. It appears Chinese lost interest in the Cupertino giant’s smartphone, as fewer consumers search for it, reveals Longbow research. As per the Chinese search engine, Baidu, the search trend for iPhone dipped 48 percent last month. It’s the fifth consecutive month of decline in the search queries.

Baidu search data directly corresponds to the actual smartphone market’s demand. In over last four years, Apple iPhone year-on-year sales correlates upto 74 percent with the Baidu’s search data. Moreover, the data shows 82 percent correlation with iPhone shipments into China. “Multiple iPhone price cuts did not stop China iPhone search trends from weakening further while February supplier sales were abysmal,” Longbow analyst Shawn Harrison said in a note Tuesday.

Apple iPhone lost 5% share in China year-on-year while witnessing 30% decline from January. Although the search isn’t the accurate tool to measure demand but a huge drop is somewhat reasonable. It correctly depicts Apple’s reducing popularity in China.

The situation is alarming as even multiple rate cuts by Chinese retailers haven’t shown any sign of improvement. However, official numbers are not present, and its quarterly reports are scheduled for 30th April. We have to wait for the official figures to know the actual situation of the company in China.

Longbow kept Apple’s rating neutral and expected $11 share price in this fiscal year. “We currently do not see any catalysts near term to drive significant EPS upside,” Harrison said.

Read More: Apple’s problem not going away even with lowered iPhone prices in China

Currently, Apple needs to refocus on its plans in China. Otherwise, it would be difficult to get any boost in sales by 2019. Users are moving towards newer smartphones such as Galaxy S10.

Apple is scheduled to announce new TV and subscription news service at an event on 25th March.

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Google Foldable Phone Patent Surfaces Online; See Details

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 15, 2019

It looks like Google is gearing up to jump on the foldable phone bandwagon by introducing a brand new handset equipped with a screen that folds.

Newfangled gadgets have always been subject to all sorts of rumors and speculations, and foldable phones are no exception. With tech behemoths reportedly working on their own versions of foldable smartphones, it is hardly surprising that a leaked patent of Google’s purported foldable phone has made an appearance online.

The search engine giant is expected to follow in the footsteps of Samsung and Huawei that introduced their foldable phones during the recently concluded MWC (Mobile World Congress) that took place in Barcelona. In other words, Google isn’t willing to be left out.

The aforesaid patent gives us a brief glimpse of a smartphone that seems to bear a striking resemblance to the 2019 version of the Motorola RAZR. Aside from that, the phone seems quite familiar to the Galaxy Fold from Samsung.

As required by the latest technology, there’s a visible gap between the two halves of the phone. It is worth noting that Google has neither confirmed nor denied that it is currently hard at works on a phone that folds in half. Moreover, leaked patents are highly unlikely to materialize so readers are advised to take these rumors with a grain of salt.

Related: Android Q Beta 1 released for all Pixel phones; New features revealed

Nevertheless, foldable mobile devices are expected to take the smartphone realm by storm and there are no prizes for guessing that Google is in no mood to be left behind in terms of technology.

Given that Android Q beta shows how the company conceives software experience for a foldable smartphone, we could see it reveal a Pixel Foldable smartphone in the near future. More shreds of information are likely to surface online soon so stay tuned in here for more news and updates about Google’s foldable phone.

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Google Pixel 4 Leaks: Four Cameras And a Hole in the Display Likely

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 15, 2019

While Pixel-branded smartphones from Google might have not garnered skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers, they have without an inch of doubt managed to build a loyal fanbase. As if that weren’t enough, the brand’s fan base is growing bigger every year.
One of Pixel phone’s USPs includes the fact that the latest and the best Android features are always rolled out for the Pixel phone owners ahead of other top-branded smartphones.

Aside from an impressive overall performance, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones house the best camera available in the American market at the moment. Moreover, the phone boasts Google’s unparalleled low-light photo enhancing “Night Sight” feature.

Related: Google rolling out February security patch for Pixel devices

Despite the lack of an official confirmation about the company’s next-generation Pixel phones including the Pixel 3 Lite, which is slated to hit the store shelves ahead of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, the rumor mill is churning all sorts of speculations around the company’s next-generation Pixel phablet, which has surfaced online in the form of a new leak.

It is no secret that Google still has a lot of catching up to do in terms of smartphone design trends. On Thursday, a Slashleaks user shared a sketch of what is touted as Google’s new Pixel 4 XL design. The design in question seems to retain the company’s overall design identity from the well-received Pixel 3 lineup, however, it houses a dual-lens camera at the back.

Up front, the phone sports an all-screen design that comprises a dual-lens hole-punch camera, just like the one found on the recently unveiled Galaxy S10+. You can check out the image below:

The sketch is quite simple and there have been similar sketches leaked for a slew of other equally anticipated smartphones in the past.

We can clearly see artifacts encompassing the “G” logo and also around the front as well as rear-mounted camera components. Regrettably, images of the real Pixel 4 XL prototypes aren’t expected to make appearances on the internet anytime soon. If Google sticks to the tradition, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL could hit the store shelves in October this year.

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Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Go in India on March 19

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 15, 2019

Xiaomi is getting set to launch a new smartphone in India on March 19. The Chinese giant has released a press invite to an event scheduled for March 19 in India. The invitation contains the texts, “‘Go’ #MiForYou” which points to the launch of Xiaomi’s first Redmi Go smartphone for the Indian market. The price of the device isn’t revealed but it carries an 80 Euros price tag in Europe.

The Redmi Go smartphone was launched a couple of months back as Xiaomi’s first Android Go smartphone. The phone looks very much like the top-selling and cool Redmi 4A model which was one of the company’s highest -grossing smartphone till date. The back may look more like the Redmi 6A but the 6A is basically a redesigned Redmi 4A. The launch also pitches the device as the third Xiaomi phone after Mi A1 and Mi A2 and the first Redmi model to run pure Android OS.

Specs wise, the Redmi Go features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor. Like other Android Go phones, it has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage with a MicroSD card slot for expanding the storage. The phone has an 8MP rear camera with an LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) and packs a 3,000mAh battery. Other features include dual SIM support, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroUSB port for charging and data transfer.

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