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

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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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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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Mi Power 3 10000mAh with 2-way USB-C 18W fast charging launched for ¥129 (~$19)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 15, 2019

At the beginning of the year, Xiaomi announced the Mi Power 3 Pro portable battery pack with a 20000mAh capacity which has support for 45W max input and output charging. Today, Xiaomi has announced the Mi Power 3 10,000mAh. This is a more portable version and a direct successor to the 2016 Mi Power 2.

The Mi Power 3 10000mAh brings new features but the design hasn’t changed much, if at all. It is covered in aluminum with a CNC finish and its dimensions are still the same as that of the Mi Power 2.

So what are the new features? The most important one is the addition of a USB type-C port. The type-c port is a two-way port that can be used for charging the power bank itself or your devices which have a USB-C port. It also supports 2-way 18W fast charging.

There is still a full-sized USB-A port and it supports 18W fast-charging too. The MicroUSB input port also supports 18W fast-charging. So you have three ports in total.

The Mi Power 3 retains the four white LED lights that indicate the battery level. It also retains support for charging low power devices like the Mi Band. There are different protections built into the power bank including high voltage, high current, and overcharging etc.

The Mi Power 3 is priced at ¥129 which roughly translates to $19. It comes in silver and black and is already available for reservation on Mi.com March 18. It will come with a USB cable that has both MicroUSB and type-C connectors.

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Huawei Mate X is the first 5G phone to receive Germany’s CE certification, may signal EU launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 15, 2019

Huawei has become the first manufacturer to receive a 5G mobile phone certificate in the EU. Earlier today, Huawei’s VP, Li Xiaolong was awarded the CE certificate by the president of Germany’s TÜV Rheinland, Stefan Kischka for the Huawei Mate X foldable phone.

The CE certificate is a requirement for any product that will be sold within the European Economic Area. It certifies that the product is safe and meets health and environmental standards.

The Huawei Mate X is the first 5G phone in the world to receive this certification and it hints at the phone launching in the region in the near future. It also means that Huawei is already working on mass production of the phone.

Huawei’s Li Xiaolong says the CE certificate is like a passport to enter the European market. However, getting it isn’t as easy as that required for 4G devices as the process is more stringent.

The Huawei Mate X was unveiled at MWC 2019 last month. It has a flexible AMOLED display panel that folds outward. When unfolded, the screen size is 8-inches with a 2200 x 2480 resolution and when folded it has a 6.6-inch 1148 x 2480 screen on one side and a 6.38-inch 2480 x 892 display on the other side.

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Huawei P30 and P30 Pro full specifications, camera details and variants leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2019

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro phones with powerful cameras and topnotch specs are going to debut on March 26. Recent reports have revealed plenty of information on its key features and specs. A fresh report on WinFuture.de carries in-depth information on the specifications of the P30 Pro duo.

Huawei P30 Pro Specifications and Features

The Huawei P30 Pro will be arriving with a screen that diagonally measures 6.47 inches. It will be a curved OLED display that will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The teardrop notch on the top edge of the display houses a 32-megapixel front camera which also doubles up for face unlock feature. The display of the phone is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. There is no visible earpiece on the phone. This suggests that the phone will be able to emit sound through the display.

The quad camera setup on the backside of the Huawei P30 Pro will include OIS enabled 40-megapixel main sensor with f/1.6 aperture. It is followed by a wide-angle lens of 20-meapixel with f/2.2 aperture. The third 8-megapixel camera sensor is slightly separated from the second sensor probably because it is equipped with periscope structurer to offer 10x loseless zoom. With a focal length of 135mm, it can offer optical magnification of at least 7.8 times. With software algorithm, the P30 Pro will offer 10x hybrid zoom. Below the dual-LED is the laser autofocus module and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor.

The 7nm Kirin 980 SoC that includes dual NPU unit for AI calculations powers the smartphone along with 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone will be available in three storage choices such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. A nanoSD card slot will be available on the device for extra storage. The smartphone will be drawing power from 4,200mAh battery with 40W fast charging technology.

The other features of the Huawei P30 Pro include single-SIM and dual SIM variants, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, USB-C and IR blaster. It won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. The EMUI 9.1 skinned Android 9 Pie OS will come loaded on the device. The smartphone will be available in four colors such as Midnight Black, Breathing Crystal (White), Aurora (Green) and Amer Sunrise (Orange).

Huawei P30 Specifications and Features

The Huawei P30 will be featuring a flat OLED panel of 6.1 inches. The teardrop notched screen will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The notch not only houses the front camera of 32-megapixel, but also features a regular earpiece.

The triple camera unit on the rear side of the phone includes a 40-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and f/2.4 aperture 8-mgeapixel sensor. These three camera sensors together support 5x hybrid zoom.

Read More: Huawei has developed own operating system for smartphones and PCs

The Kirin 980 SoC also powers the Huawei P30 along with 6 GB of RAM. In Europe, the handset could be available in a single storage edition of 128 GB. The P30 also includes a nanoSD card slot. The smartphone will be fueled by a 3,650mAh battery that will carry support for rapid charging technology. The P30 will be also loaded with EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS. It will carry support for the same connectivity features. However, it will include support for 3.5mm audio jack and lack the IR blaster feature. The handset will be available in Midnight Black, Breathing Crystal (White) and Aurora (Green) colors.

There is no accurate information on the pricing of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. According to the publication, the Huawei P30 could be priced below 800 euros (~$906).

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 15, 2019

Qualcomm took to Twitter on Wednesday to reveal it has a special announcement scheduled for March 19. There is not a lot of info but the attached image hints at the announcement being audio-related.

If we had to take a guess, we would say it is probably a new audio chipset or audio technology. Nearly a year ago, Qualcomm announced the QCC3026 audio SoC for entry-level and mid-range Bluetooth earphones.

The chipset which brings True Wireless Stereo Plus to earphones by connecting the phone to both earbuds simultaneously is found inside the OPPO O-Free Wireless Earphones. It is also present inside the Mavin Air-X Earbuds.

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2019

The OPPO Reno smartphone is scheduled to go official on April 10 in China. The camera samples snapped through the same smartphone had appeared on Weibo recently to reveal its 10x zoom camera prowess. Well ahead of its launch, juicy details on the variants of the OPPO Reno along with its price tag have surfaced on Weibo.

OPPO Reno Specifications and Variants

According to a fresh leak, the OPPO Reno will be featuring a 32-mgeapixel Sony IMX510 front-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture. Sony is yet to confirm on the existence of the Sony IMX510 sensor. The triple camera setup of the Reno will include 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as the primary sensor, a 120-degree super wide-angle secondary sensor and a telephoto lens with 10x loseless zoom with 16mm – 160mm focal lengths. The main sensor will support f/1.7 to f/2.4 variable aperture like the OPPO R17 Pro. The telephoto lens will offer the same variable aperture.

Coming to the display of the phone, the OPPO Reno is expected to com equipped with a Dynamic AMOLED display screen that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR10+. It will come equipped with sixth-generation in-screen fingerprint scanner that is said to be 15 times better than optical fingerprint scanner solution found on the currently available smartphones. The display will be shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The phone will come equipped with an x-axis motor instead of z-axis that will deliver an experience like using a physical button.

The back panel of the phone will be also sporting Gorilla Glass 6 and it will come with 7-series aluminum alloy. The thickness of the device will be less than 8mm and it will be available in gradient color options.

The OPPO Reno will feature 4,065mAh battery that will be equipped with support for 50W Super VOOC fast charging. The Snapdragon 855 SoC will be powering the different variants of the phone. The phone will be available in three models such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 10 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The CPU of the phone will be assisted by super ice cooling technology, claims the source.

The OPPO Reno will be available in a 5G model. It is expected to come equipped with 12 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 256 GB. The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform with X50 LTE modem will enable 5G connectivity on the device.

The leak reveals the existence of OPPO Reno Lamborghini version. It will come packed with 5,000mAh battery and it will be arriving in two models such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. This model will be featuring a liquid metal body.

The OPPO Reno Light Deluxe Edition is another variant of the phone that will be fueled by Snapdragon 675 chipset. It will include a triple camera module with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a 120-degree super wide-angle lens and 5x loseless zoom telephoto lens. It will be available in two models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will include AK377A audio chip and sixth generation in-screen fingerprint sensor. The rest of its specs will be same as its regular version.

OPPO Reno Light Deluxe Edition Price

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 3,699 Yuan (~$550)

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,999 Yuan (~$595)

OPPO Reno Price

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 4,999 Yuan (~$745)

10 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 5,499 Yuan (~$818)

12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 6,999 Yuan (~$1,040)

OPPO reno Lamborghini Edition Price

12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage – 9,999 Yuan (~$1,488)

The launch event of the OPPO Reno phone is almost a month away. There is no confirmation on whether the aforementioned details are true. Hence, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt. Also, the Bluetooth SIG authority had recently certified the Snapdragon 710 SoC edition of the phone. However, the new leak has no information on the SD710 OPPO Reno variant.

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Buy Xiaomi Deerma VC20S And Dreame V9 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaners At Slashed Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 15, 2019

Looking for cost-effective vacuum cleaners that don’t compromise on quality? Look no further. As part of its latest promotion, GeekBuying is offering the Xiaomi Deerma VC20S and Dreame V9 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaners at lowered prices.
On top of that, you can use specific coupon codes to get extra discounts. We’ll divulge more details about that in just a bit.

Xiaomi Deerma VC20S Upright Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

The Deerma VC20S usually carries a $199.99 price tag, but if you are not willing to spend that kind of money on a vacuum cleaner, GeekBuying’s got your back. The Chinese online store is giving its users a chance to buy the device for a reduced price of only $169.99.

In order to extend this 15 percent discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GIZ_QQZMYVVI during the checkout process. The coupon helps you save $10 more by reducing the retail price of the Deerma VC20S down to just $159.99 before you place your order.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the Deerma VC20S Upright Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Xiaomi Dreame V9 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

The Dreame V9 is powered by a Space3.0 brushless digital motor that spins about 100,000rpm per minute, generating a powerful suction of 120 AW and 20,000 Pa. Moreover, it efficiently captures hair and other deep-down dirt.

The Xiaomi-branded vacuum cleaner usually sells for $339.99, but it is currently available for a reduced price of only $259.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 24 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_PSGBIDVG and get an extra $35 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the vacuum cleaner down to only $254.99 at the time of checking out.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the Dreame V9 vacuum cleaner. The promo is slated to end shortly.

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Buy The European Union And Non-European Union Versions Of the Armor 6 Smartphone At Reduced Prices On CooliCool

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 15, 2019

Ulefone touts Armor 6 as the world’s top indestructible rugged smartphone. Launched in December 2018, the rugged phone is designed keeping adventure junkies who like staying in touch with family and friends during their outdoor activities in mind.

The Armor 6 comes in two versions including one for the European Union region and the other that’s dubbed as the non-European Union version. These versions have now gone up for sale bearing lowered prices on CooliCool.

Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone – Non-European Union Version

A great choice for thrill seekers living in the EU-28 countries, this European Union Version of the Armor 6 phone sports a mammoth 6.2 inches IPS FHD+ display with a high screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels. Moreover, it has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

The variant ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage capacity that can be expanded up to 256GB using a TF card. At the back, the phone houses 16MP+8MP dual cameras and an 8MP selfie camera on the front.

The aforesaid version usually retails for $459.99, but you can now buy it for only $359.99 on CooliCool. This 22 percent discount will be valid for the red and black color options of the Armor 6 phone’s European Union Version. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

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Version Of the Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone

Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone – European Union Version

The aforesaid variant of the Armor 6 phone is exclusively designed for Ulefone fans living outside the EU-28 countries. The model packs a powerful Helio P60 MTK6771 2.0GHz Octa Core processor and a highly competent ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 3 Cores, 800 MHz GPU, under the hood.

The model ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of onboard storage capacity, which can be expanded up to 256GB so that you can save your favorite multimedia content without worrying about running out storage space.

The European Union model of the Armor 6 usually retails for $459.99, but you can now buy it for just $359.99 on CooliCool. This is a significant 22 percent drop in the model’s original asking price.

The discount is currently valid for the red and black color versions of the phone. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Huawei has developed own operating system for smartphones and PCs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2019

Huawei has confirmed that it has developed its own operating systems for smartphones and PCs. The company has also claimed that it will continue to use Android and Windows as preferred operating system on their devices and will only resort to using its own OS in “extenuating circumstances.”

Huawei has been using US-made operating systems on its devices since several years. In an interview with a German publication Die Welt, Huawei Consumer Group Business CEO Richard Yu confirmed that the company has readied a proprietary operating system owing to the tensions between the firm and the U.S. government.

The proprietary operating system is Plan B from Huawei and it may use it if it is no longer allowed to use Android and Windows on its devices. A Huawei spokesperson said that the company does not expect to use its operating system and it will continue to support the OS from its partners. He added that Huawei’s customers love Android and Windows and it will always remain its first choices.

The smartphone industry is mainly led by iOS and Android devices. Various company’s have attempted and failed to break the duopoly by launching phones with different operating systems. For instance, Microsoft phones were made available with Windows Phone OS and Windows 10 Mobile, some Samsung phones were released with its Tizen OS and Symbian OS powered Nokia phones.

Read More: Huawei sits in second place in the number of patent applications in EU in 2018, OPPO makes it to top 50

Trade secret thefts, violations of economic sanctions, unethical business dealings with Iran through unofficial subsidiary are some of the charges that have been applied by the U.S. governments against Huawei. Last year, an export ban was imposed on ZTE since it was found guilty of violating sanctions on Iran. The ban was removed a few months later.

The U.S. is reportedly considering Huawei considered as a national security threat. If found guilty, the company may not be able to use U.S. technologies on its devices. Hence, by developing its own operating system, Huawei seems to be preparing itself for any untoward situations. On March 7, Huawei had sued the U.S. government for banning its equipment under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Xiaomi Android 9 Pie update list includes Redmi 6A, Redmi Note 5, Redmi S2, Mi 6X and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2019

Xiaomi has confirmed the list of smartphones that will be treated with Android 9 Pie OS update. Before rolling out the stable update to as many as 10 smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer will be releasing the global beta edition of the update. Among them two are scheduled to receive the beta version by the end of this month. Five more will be getting it in the next quarter and there is no timeline decided for the remaining three phones.

The Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Y2 (known as Redmi S2 in China) are scheduled to be treated with Android 9 Pie beta edition within this quarter. In the second quarter, it will be coming to handsets like Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Mi Note 3.

The Android 9 Pie global beta update status for Redmi Note 6 Pro, Mi 6X and Mi 9 Explorer Edition is still in development stage. For Chinese audience, the update will include MIUI China ROM whereas the global users will be provided with MIUI Global ROM. Once the beta edition is available, the company will announce its arrival through its forums and app.

Read More:Xiaomi cancels the Mi 9 SE and Mi 9 Transparent Edition sales billed for today (March 14)

The aforementioned list had surfaced on the official MIUI forums site. An administrator on the discussion board claimed the that the list is incomplete. He stated that once existing devices are provided with Oreo update, the list will be updated with newer phones that can be upgraded to Android 9 Pie OS.

GeekBuying Launches Its March Mega Sale With Top Deals, Big Discounts And Sitewide Coupons

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 15, 2019

GeekBuying has launched its ‘March Mega Sale’ that comprises a $50 off coupon, a slew of unmissable deals, great discounts and lots more!

In order to simplify and expedite the search process, the Chinese online store has split the promotion page into multiple categories. Each category is crammed with a wide selection of items that you can buy at lowered prices for a limited period of time.

Aside from doling out noteworthy discounts, GeekBuying is giving its loyal users a chance to save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of coupon codes. For instance, those who spend over $800 can apply $50 off coupon GKBMEGA3, while those spending $80 or more can use a $5 coupon GKBMEGA2.

Likewise, GeekBuying users whose cart value is $20 or more can apply sitewide $2 off coupon GKBMEGA1 at checkout. It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupons will only be valid until April 1st (GMT+8). The $50 off coupon will be valid for the first 100 pieces only.

The products that you can buy at lowered prices have been added to multiple categories that include Top Deals, Trending Now, Hot Electronics, Phones & Tablets etc. You can check out the ‘March Mega Sale Shopping Guide’ in order to ensure you avail the full advantage of this recently kicked-off promotion.

While the promotion page is brimming with all sorts of items, we’ll check out the discount available on the FreeAurora T18 electric moped bicycle which has been placed under the ‘You May Also Like’ section.

FreeAurora T18 ZiYouJiGuang Portable Folding Smart Electric Moped Bicycle

The FreeAurora T18 ZiYouJiGuang would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for just $439.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant reduction in the e-bike’s original asking price of $799.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version. Note that the promo is slated to end in just three days.

Get 45% Off On FreeAurora T18 ZiYouJiGuang Portable Folding Smart Electric Moped Bicycle

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Check Out GeekBuying’s March Mega Sale Guide

Oppo F11 Pro first sale today in India: Price and launch offers

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2019

The OPPO F11 Pro was unveiled in India on March 5. The first sale of the phone will be carried out starting from today. The F11 Pro comes with an amazing notch-less display design and a pop-up selfie camera. The dual cameras of the phone can capture brilliant portrait shots in low light conditions. Here is all the information on the price, launch offers and specifications of the F11 Pro.

OPPO F11 Pro Price in India

The OPPO F11 Pro will be available for purchase through multiple online platforms such as Amazon India, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm and OPPO stores. There is no flash sale for the phone and the handset can be bought at anytime staring from today from the aforementioned websites.

The OPPO F11 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 24,990 (~$360) and it can be availed in two colors such as Thunder Black and Aurora Green. There are numerous launch offers available for the F11 Pro buyers such as 5 percent cashback for HDFC credit and debit card users, full accidental damage protection for six months, Ixigo user can take advantage of Rs. 175 discounts on bus tickets and Rs. 1,000 on flights, three months free subscription on Hungama and no cost EMI for up to 12 months.

Cashback vouchers of up to Rs. 3,400 (~$49) are available through Paytm. IDFC is offering one-year free mobile insurance cover on finance cases. Benefits of up to Rs. 4,900 (~$70) along with 3.2 TB of data is available through Jio.

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Oppo F11 Pro Specifications and Features

The OPPO F11 Pro is fitted with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD Panoramic Screen that carries support for full HD+ resolution and 90.9 percent screen-to-body ratio. The Helio P70 powers the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. For additional storage, the phone comes with a microSD card slot.

The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9.0 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device. For photography, it features LED enabled 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera and a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The 4,000mAh battery comes with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging through USB-C. It is also equipped with security features like face unlock and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Buy JIMMY JV51 And Dibea D18 Vacuum Cleaners At Heavily Discounted Prices On Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 15, 2019

Keeping the surrounding clean and tidy all the time can prove to be a back-breaking task, especially for couples doing full-time jobs. Thankfully, there’s no dearth of top-end vacuum cleaners that can handle this daunting chore.

On the downside, top-branded vacuum cleaners aren’t easy on the pocketbook. Those looking for a cost-effective vacuum cleaner usually end up compromising on quality, but it looks like Gearbest is bent on changing that.

The Chinese online store has teamed-up with Xiaomi Youpin and Dibea to offer feature-laden vacuum cleaners available to its cost-conscious buyers.

JIMMY JV51 Handheld Wireless Powerful Vacuum Cleaner

A great choice for working men and women, the JIMMY JV51 is designed to help you with daily chores and considerably reduce the time you usually spend cleaning your house. This highly flexible vacuum cleaner comes with various brushes designed for different materials.

The JIMMY JV51 comprises three main parts including the pipe, brush and the vacuum cleaner itself. The device is backed by a powerful 100,000rpm digital motor that delivers tornado powerful suction and effective suction power of 115W. It adopts a detachable, washable design which makes the JV51 an easy-to-clean vacuum cleaner.

The JIMMY JV51 would normally set you back $299.99, but Gearbest users can buy it for only $179.99. This is a noteworthy 40 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the red color version. Regrettably, there were only 26 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to end in just five days.

Get 40% Off On JIMMY JV51 Handheld Wireless
Powerful Vacuum Cleaner

Dibea D18 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

This cordless vacuum cleaner boasts six awe-inspiring functions including its 2-in-1 use feature that allows you to use it as a handheld as well as vertically. It delivers 9000 pa strong vacuuming and has various brushes that are designed to clean all sorts of surfaces.

Aside from that, it features LED lights for lighting. the Dibea D18 draws its juices from a robust 2200mAh battery that lasts 25 minutes in Max mode, 45 minutes in Standard mode and it charges in just 4-5 hours. It has cyclone filtering for easy cleaning.
The Dibea D18 normally carries a $136.66 price tag, but you can now buy it for only $99.99 on Gearbest. This is a significant 27 percent drop in the device’s original selling price.

You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the gold color version of the vacuum cleaner. On the downside, there were only 190 pieces remaining at the time of writing. Note that the promo will end in nine days.

Get 27% Off On Dibea D18 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

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Buy Vivo iQOO Smartphone For Only $566.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 15, 2019

Vivo launched its iQOO smartphone earlier this month. The brand’s loyal fans are waiting with bated breath to get their hands on the recently unveiled mobile phone.
The Vivo iQOO has gone up for preorder on Banggood. More importantly, the Chinese technology company is offering the phone at a considerably reduced price. We will reveal more details about the discount and also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

The iQOO would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for a reduced price of only $629.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $659.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code iQOO6 and get an extra $63 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the smartphone further down to just $566.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the Vivo iQOO offers an impressive array of features that are likely to sweep you off your feet. Here are some of the features that make the iQOO is an irresistible smartphone.

6.41 Inch AMOLED water-drop screen with 2340×1080 pixels FHD+
Snapdragon 855 Octa Core, 2.84GHz processor
Adreno 640 GPU
6GB RAM, 128GB ROM (non-expandable)
13.0MP+12.0MP+2.0MP rear-mounted cameras with F/2.0, Two-tone LED Flash
A 12.0MP front shooter with F/2.0
Face unlock and screen fingerprint
Funtouch OS 9(Based on Android 9.0)
4000mAh (built-in Polymer Battery)

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the specifications and avail the discount, which will be valid for the electro-optic blue and lava orange color versions of the mobile phone.

Get A Great Discount On Vivo iQOO Smartphone