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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Mi 8 SE Android Pie kernel source code now available

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Simranpal Singh
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If you’re looking to install third-party modifications, or play with TWRP custom recovery, and use AOSP ROM on these devices, then your wait is over as Xiaomi has released Kernel Source code based on Android Pie for both Mi 9 SE and Mi 8 SE. The kernel source would allow developers to create custom ROMs, recoveries and other MODs. Under GPL license, it’s mandatory for companies to publish kernel source of every change they make to Android Linux’s Kernel.

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE was launched last year with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, and recently it received Android Pie update. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE was unveiled last month with Android 9.0 Pie and Snapdragon 712 on board.  both, There are indeed a few improvements in Mi 9 SE over its predecessor as it carries an improved chipset and Quick charge 4+ support. Xiaomi has bound kernel source code of both the Mi 9 SE and Mi 8 SE devices under the same branch due to their relativity.

All concerned users can get the source code of these devices from the source (GitHub repository) below. You can get Mi 9SE source code under the name of “grus”, and the Mi 8SE’s under “sirius”.

After a community backlash last year, the Chinese smartphone maker recently announced the decision to release the kernel source code quicker than before. In the past, the company has fallen short of their commitments, like when they revealed the Kernel source code of Mi Pad 4 after a wait of over three months.

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Xiaomi’s Lin Bin says inexperience has caused Mi 9 supply issues

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Jed John Ikoba
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When Xiaomi first burst into the tech scene in 2013, the company’s rise was unprecedented. By 2016, the Chinese company had started experiencing a decline in its place due to several reasons. One of the reasons was the flash sales only sales model which the company adopted. Rival companies like OPPO and Vivo were able to replicate Xiaomi’s model and tie it up with offline sales to achieve deeper market penetration. Even with the online-only sales, Xiaomi phones were always out of stock in a flash. The resurgence of Xiaomi in 2017 was hinged on opening more brick and mortar stores in China and elsewhere and also making its phones available to buy. With the massive expansion Xiaomi has made to new markets, stocks easily get depleted. That is now evident with the Mi 9 and Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin, has shed some light as to why the company is experiencing shortage of Mi 9 stock.

The Xiaomi exec admitted that there were still many places that the company was not doing well, including the lack of goods that everyone is complaining about now. The executive also disclosed that the lack of stocks is essentially caused by the firm’s lack of experience in internal processes and management.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 9 Hands On: Premium Curved Design meets Affordable Pricing.

To mitigate this challenge, Lin disclosed that Xiaomi had over the weekend started internal training of its business executives in other to gradually improve the core competence of the team.

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Redmi Note 7 has 18 months warranty thanks to improved FFR

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi Note 7 is one of the best mid-range phones money can buy at the moment. Xiaomi/Redmi did not just pack new features into the phone but they say they have also improved quality.

The Redmi Note 7 has an 18-month warranty which is longer than that of previous Redmi phones. According to the Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing, this is possible because their FFR (Field Failure Rate) has improved, dropping by more than 30% compared to previous generation.

Redmi Note 7 FFR 18 months warranty

This improvement in quality allows the Redmi Note 7 to have a longer warranty duration of 18 months compared to the industry standard of 12 months.

The Redmi Note 7 has a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2340 display with a water-drop notch at the top. It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor and has up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides. It also has a 48MP primary rear camera and a 5MP depth sensor (the Indian version has a 12MP primary rear sensor and a 2MP depth sensor). Both variants have a 13MP selfie camera.

READ MORE: Xiaomi reveals the Redmi Note 7 Pro features P2i Nano Hydrophobic coating

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Vivo iQOO Hands On: Halo Lights, Virtual Buttons & Headphone Jack makes it Stand Out!

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Cheky Zhu
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Since 2018, a handful of independent brands have emerged. Big smartphone companies such as Xiaomi, OPPO, Huawei have all followed this trend. Another smartphone manufacturer, Vivo, joined the club recently with its subsidiary brand called iQOO. The Vivo iQOO features flagship performance and high cost to performance ratio. In terms of positioning and design, the handset is more of a gaming phone. It offers a number of different color variants, and we got the Electro-optic Blue variant for this hands-on. The phone looks unique and definitely has a feel of a gaming handset. No surprise that it’s the official gaming phone of KPL league 2019.

Let’s check out the hands-on of Vivo iQOO.

Vivo iQOO ups the game with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 91.7%, all thanks to its water drop notch design and narrow bezels. On the narrow top bezel, there is an earpiece, which stands apart from the overall black design. But looking at the phone in general, it can be ignored as it is quite narrow. Also note that, in the pursuit of slimming down bezels, the phone lacks a LED notification light.

On the back, the Vivo iQOO is covered in glass featuring a Halo light strip which gleams — when the phone is charging, receiving a message, calling up Jovi assistant and when you win a game (it’s really a cool feature). There are three cameras which host 12MP+13MP dual rear cameras with IMX 363 sensor and a 2MP depth camera, and a flashlight set below the module. As compared to the Xiaomi Mi 9 (our hands-on here!) the rear camera module of iQOO does not protrude much. On the left bottom corner, there’s the iQOO logo. As the phone ships with an under-display fingerprint sensor, there’s no fingerprint sensor on the rear panel.

Apart from the unique Halo light strip at the back, the Vivo iQOO also comes with two monster touch buttons on the right side, which comes in really handy during gameplay. What’s more, you can call up the smart assistant Jovi by pressing the AI key set beside the SIM card slot that on the phone’s left side. I do like the fact that iQOO keeps the 3.5mm earphone jack, which is placed on the top. Like most smartphones, the handset’s speaker and the Type-C charging port is placed at the bottom.

Overall, I like the design of the Vivo iQOO. It has some unique elements to set it apart from the crowd, and it’s not just by the way of a new color. The virtual buttons on the side, the Halo LED strip at the back, are unusual features for a smartphone in this segment.

It is powered by Snapdragon 855 processor and comes with 6.4-inch AMOLED screen having the resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio and 402ppi. Besides this, Vivo iQOO is fueled by 4000mAh battery with 44W fast charging which is more than enough for daily use. The handset is equipped with NFC, under-display fingerprint reader, and facial unlock. There are triple rear cameras — a 12MP main lens with f/1.79 aperture, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth camera.

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The Vivo iQOO is priced around $549 for 6GB+128GB, $599 for 8GB+128GB, $649 for 8GB+256GB and $849 for 12GB+256GB. I think the price of the phone matches the idea of high cost to performance ratio that’s been marketed by iQOO.

What are your thoughts?

Meanwhile, check out more photos of the Vivo iQOO down below!

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Vivo Y3 and Y5 tipped to launch soon to rival with Galaxy M and A phones in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y91i smartphone in India with a starting price of Rs. 7,990 (~$114). Fresh information shared by 91mobiles reveals that the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the Vivo Y3 and Vivo Y5 smartphones in India. These phone will be hitting the Indian markets with enticing price tags.

The Y-series of smartphones from Vivo that have launched in the recent years in India have carried double digit names such as Vivo Y95, Vivo Y81, Vivo Y79. However, the upcoming Y-lineup phones are expected to arrive with single digit monikers. It is speculated the Vivo Y3 or Y5 phones or at least the latter will be equipped with a triple camera unit.

The publication has claimed that the Vivo Y3 and Vivo Y5 phones will be aggressively priced in India. The Vivo Y3 could be priced between Rs. 10,000 (~$145) and Rs. 15,000 (~$215). On the Vivo Y5 could be a phone with higher specifications since it is tipped to be cost between Rs. 15,000 (~$215) and Rs. 20,000 (~$286).

Vivo V15 Pro

At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the Vivo Y3 and Vivo Y5 smartphones. The IPL (Indian Premier League) T20 cricket tournament will begin in India on March 23. The report claims that Vivo may announce the Vivo Y3 and Y5 around the IPL 2019.

Last year, Xiaomi became the number smartphone brand in India in terms of market share by dethroning Samsung. The South Korean company is also facing competition from other Chinese brands like OPPO and Vivo. In a bid to gain lost ground, the company launched has multiple smartphones such as Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 with pricings that can take on the Chinese counterparts. The upcoming Vivo Y3 and Vivo Y5 will be rivaling with Samsung Galaxy M and Galaxy A smartphones.

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Patent reveals Samsung’s foldable phone with a clamshell design

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Habeeb Onawole
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold at its Unpacked event nearly a month ago and following its announcement, there have been reports the Korean giant is working on more foldable phones. One is said to have a clamshell design with an outward fold and now images of the patent have surfaced on the web.

The Galaxy Fold has two screens – a large flexible display on the inside that folds inward and a smaller non-flexible display on the outside so you can still use the device when it is folded. For devices that fold outwards, you don’t need to have a second screen as the device can still be used even when folded.

Samsung clamshell foldable phone patent

The patent diagrams which were first spotted by LetsGoDigital show Samsung’s approach to the design of this clamshell-like design is different from Motorola’s own which folds inwards but also has a clamshell design.

The frame of the phone is actually two separate parts that appear to slide into each other when you fold and unfold the device. This design makes it possible for the phone to be completely flat when folded as the two parts slide into each other perfectly.

The diagrams also show there is a small lever on the back which when turned upwards prevents the parts from moving when unfolded. It functions as a sort of locking mechanism.

There are no cameras on the device but one can tell where they will be. The front of the phone has bezels, so the front-facing camera(s) have a place to stay. There is also enough space on the back for rear cameras. However, the rear cameras will not be usable when the device is folded.

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-orders surpass total Galaxy S9 sales in January

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Android Q Beta may launch today with Support for additional Smartphones

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Simranpal Singh
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We always love to hear about the new Android version and its features. Every year, around this time Google usually takes the wraps off its latest Android Beta version. According to a bug tracker for Android Q Beta as spotted by Mishaal Rahman of XDA, the latest Android version is scheduled for launch later today. Moreover, Android Q Beta could launch with support for more smartphones than Android P Beta.

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As Mishaal notes, Google’s Android Q Beta Issue Tracker has a default date filter of March 11th. It means only reports from the general public made after March 11th will be listed. It’s a partial confirmation that the search giant is soon announcing Android Q Beta within the next few hours.

Android Developer Mr. Illiyan Malchev revealed in a podcast that Google is going to introduce Android Q Beta update for more smartphones than its previous iteration. While talking in the Android Developers Backstage podcast, the developer has confirmed Google’s plan to collaborate with even more manufacturers for Android Q Beta program. He didn’t reveal any further information but emphasized the trend is positive and strong.

“The number is bigger for the upcoming Android release, which I am very happy about. I cannot share the exact numbers yet. But the trend is positive and strong, and I am very happy about this,” said Mr Illiyan Malchev, Android Developer at Google.

Well, all the above developments reflect that Android Q Beta is finally paving its way for the general public and that too with more smartphone support. More details should be coming your way real soon.

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Alleged Sony Xperia 4 with Snapdragon 710 and 21:9 display could be in works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in the previous month, Sony announced the Xperia 1 flagship phone alongside the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus mid-range devices. It is speculated that the Japanese tech giant could be working on a phone that is powerful than the Xperia 10 models. According to Sumahoinfo, the information that has appeared on Esato forums claims that the phone could be called Xperia 4. Plenty of details of the alleged phone have surfaced.

The Xperia 4 is rumored to feature a 5.7-inch display that will deliver full HD+ resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 21:9. The Xperia 1 and Xperia 10 Plus and Xperia 10 are equipped with 6.5-inch displays whereas the Xperia 10 has a 6-inch display. These phones are fitted with 21:9 aspect ratio screens. In comparison to these phones, the Xperia 4 appears like a compact device. The smartphone is expected to be fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset and 4 GB of RAM.

The rumored smartphone is tipped to feature an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. It could be packed with a 2,800mAh battery. It may come with a dual camera setup on it rear. However, the exact configurations of the dual camera sensors are not known. Also, there is no information available on the front camera of the smartphone.

Sony Xperia 1

The handset will lack support for 3.5mm audio jack. The Xperia 1 also lacks while the feature is retained on the Xperia 10 and 10 Plus. Hence, the Xperia 4 appears to be an upper mid-range phone from the company.

The Sony Xperia 4 is expected to measure 149.5 x 65 x 9.4mm and it may come in colors like Silver, Black, Purple and Red. It will be an IP certified water-resistant and dustproof device. There is no official confirmation on the existence of the Xperia 4. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm whether the company really plans to launch a Snapdragon 710 powered in the near future.

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Nokia 6.2 spring release and price tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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HMD Global was rumored to announce the Nokia 6.2 mid-range phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in the previous month. However, information that had appeared before the Feb. 24 media event of the Finnish firm had revealed that the Nokia 9 PureView would be the only major phone that will be unveiled at MWC. The company had also announced some other phones such as Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 feature phone at the event. A Twitter account that is known for leaking details on the upcoming Nokia phones has claimed that the Nokia 6.2 will go official in spring and its price will remain on the same lines as the Nokia 6.1 from 2018.

Now that the Nokia 6.2 is expected to go official in Spring, the Finnish firm may announce it between late March and late June. As far as pricing is concerned, the Nokia 6.1 was introduced with a price tag of 279 euros (~$315). Hence, there is a possibility that the Nokia 6.2 may also hit the market with a similar pricing. However, it is advisable to digest the leak with a grain of salt.

Nokia 6.2 Specifications (Rumors)

The Nokia 6.2 is expected to include a 6.2-inch punch-hole display. It is expected carry support for full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The handset may measure 156.9 x 76.2 x 7.9mm. The Snapdragon 632 SoC may power the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions of the Nokia 6.2.

Nokia 6.2 renders

The rear-mounted dual camera setup of the Nokia 6.2 may include a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. It could be equipped with a 3,500mAh battery that may carry support for fast charging through USB-C. Like the recent Nokia phones, the Nokia 6.2 will be running on the Android One edition of the Android 9 Pie OS. Other features of the phone include 3.5mm audio jack, microSD card slot, OZO audio support and rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi Mi 9’s brand new Wireless Charging products have passed Qi Certification

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Simranpal Singh
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Xiaomi is always seen working on new technologies and making it available at affordable prices. Recently, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Mi 9 supporting both Qi Wireless Standard and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology. Today, the Chinese electronics maker has certified its three new Wireless Charging accessories with Qi Wireless Charging Standard. The three products include the Xiaomi 20W Wireless charger, 20 W Mi Wireless Car Charger, and a Mi 1000 mAh Wireless Power bank.

If you remember, the company announced these three wireless charging accessories back in February alongside the Mi 9.

Xiaomi’s new wireless charging accessories can also work with other devices as a few of them carry support for 10W EPP Wireless charging protocol.

Let’s take a look at the three product in detail.

Xiaomi 20W Wireless Charger

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It is a refined version of the Wireless Charger that was launched year with Mi Mix 3. The new 20W wireless charger engulfs various new advancements such as 20W power output, a dual cooling system with heat sink and a silent fan. It can charge Mi 9 from 0% to 100% in 90 minutes without any heating issues. Xiaomi 20W Wireless charger’s dual cooling system can efficiently limit internal temperature. Moreover, the wireless charger has passed the Qi 2.4 wireless standard which certifies that it is safe and reliable to use.

Along with the fast charging support, it also comes with Qi 10W EPP protocol which lets other devices to fast charge. Users can own it for the price of 99 Yuan which roughly translates to $ 15.

 

Xiaomi 20W Mi Wireless Car Charger

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In today’s fast world, it’s quite difficult to charge your device multiple times in a day. Smartphone car chargers have become a viable solution for those who travel throughout the day with extensive phone usage. Xiaomi has also introduced a special Qi wireless supported Mi Wireless Car Charger which also carries 20W fast charging and Qi 10W EPP protocol. As like with its other accessories, it also has the capability to fully charge your Mi 9 within 90 minutes.

It has passed WPC 1.2.4 certification which verifies its safety and reliability. The new convenient yet powerful charger is available for the price of 169 Yuan (~$25).

 

Xiaomi Mi 10000 mAH Wireless Power Bank

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Xiaomi’s new Wireless Powerbank has also passed Qi Wireless certification.

It’s always an extra handy to carry a Power Bank if you use your device extensively. Xiaomi introduced a new MI 10000 mAh wireless power bank supporting Qi Wireless standard a couple of weeks back. It is an intelligent wireless Power Bank which can facilitate wireless charging for Mi 9 and other compatible devices. It can charge Xiaomi Mi 9 in 2 hours with 10W of continuous wireless fast charging.  Further, the device carries two charging ports featuring USB-A and USB-C compatibility.

Unlike 20W Wireless Car Charger and 20W Mi Wireless Charger, it does not carry 10W EPP support.  It retails at a price tag of 149 Yuan (~$22) from Mi Store at JD.com.

All the accessories are specially crafted for use with Xiaomi Mi 9. Although, other devices can also benefit from 10W fast charging while using Mi Wireless Car Charger and Mi Wireless Charger.

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Huawei P30 series teaser boasts it will rewrite rules of photography

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro flagship phones are scheduled to get announced on March 26 in Paris, France. Like the predecessor Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones, the photography will be the main selling point of the P30 series. Today, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Yu Richard released a new teaser for the upcoming P30 series on Weibo. The teaser claims the P30 series will rewrite the rules of photography.

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The teaser showcases the front design of the phone. Even though the P30 / P30 Pro is expected to arrive with a waterdrop-style notch enabled display, the phone that has appeared in the teasers does not clearly reveal its display design. A side view of the phone shows that it will be able to sit flush on a surface since it won’t be equipped with a protruding rear camera module.

The Huawei P30 Pro is expected to arrive with a periscope structure camera to deliver 10x loseless hybrid zoom capabilities. Huawei Vice President of Global Product Marketing has claimed that the handset will offer never before seen revolutionary camera experience. There is no confirmation on whether the P30 phone will also feature periscope structure camera.

At present, the Huawei P20 Pro, Mate 20 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+ are tied on the number spot on DxOMark benchmarks with a score of 109. There is a possibility that the Huawei P30 series that will rewrite the rules of photography will dethrone these phones to grab the number one position.

Huawei P30 series teaser

Recent reports have revealed that the Huawei P30 will have a 6.1-inch flat OLED display, triple rear cameras and it will carry support for 3.5mm audio jack. The P30 Pro is expected to come with a 6.5-inch curved OLED screen, quad rear snappers and it will lack a headphone jack. The other features of these phones include in-display fingerprint reader, Kirin 980 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of internal storage and Android 9 Pie OS with the latest version of EMUI skin. After getting unveiled in France, the P30 series will be also heading to other markets including China.

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Buy Makibes T2 And T3 Smart Watches At Slashed Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel
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With people focusing on leading a healthier lifestyle and keeping track of their daily activities, gadgets like fitness bands and smartwatches are garnering huge popularity.These devices are designed to motivate the wearer to monitor their health and keep an eye on their day to day activities. On the downside, top-branded fitness gadgets aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

In order to make top-end smartwatches available to fitness purists living on a tight budget, GeekBuying is offering noteworthy discounts on the Makibes T2 and T3 smartwatches. We’ll not only shed light on the aforesaid discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

Makibes T2 Smart Watch

Sporting an easily readable 1.3-inch square-shaped IPS screen, the T2 offers a more vivid viewing experience. Despite its bigger screen, the smartwatch comfortably fits the width of the wrist, delivering a comfortable feeling of wearing.

Moreover, the T2 comes with a real-time heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor and blood oxygen monitor that can flawlessly keep a track of the wearer’s pulses along with his/her active and resting heart rate changes. It also offers a sleep mode, sports modes and 180mAh battery that offers a standby time of 5-7 days.

Given that it offers the aforesaid features, the T2 understandably carries a $39.99 price tag. Much to the relief of those who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartwatch, GeekBuying is doling out a 40 percent off on the device’s original asking price.

As a result, you can now buy the Makibes T2 smartwatch for a dropped price of only $23.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_QKTURFZB and get an extra $5 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the T2 further down to only $19.99 before placing your order.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the smartwatch for three days. Alternatively, you can get 38 percent off on red, gray, blue and green color versions of the smartwatch for a limited period of time.

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Makibes T3 Smart Watch

The T3 sports an eye-catching 1.3-inch IPS round screen that fits perfectly on the wearer’s wrist. Just like the T2, the T3 is equipped with real-time heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor and blood oxygen monitor. It also features a sleep monitor that checks the quality of your sleep.

Moreover, the T3 comes with numerous sports modes including swimming, running, walking, football, jumping, badminton, basketball, and cycling. Aside from that, it features a pedometer, distance, calorie counter, and stopwatch.While the aforesaid features justify the $39.99 price tag it normally carries, you can now buy the red color version of the feature-rich smartwatch for just $24.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 38 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_VPVXUNHQ during the checkout process.

The above-mentioned coupon helps you save $1.50 more by reducing the retail price of the T3 smartwatch to just $19.99 during the checkout process. You can follow this link to avail the discount. There’s a 43 percent off on the black, 38 percent off on the gray, blue and red color versions.

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OPPO Reno appears in teaser video to hint rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier today, OPPO Vice-President Shen Yiren had announced the arrive of a new sub-brand of smartphones dubbed as OPPO Reno. The first OPPO Reno phone will be made official on April 10.  A teaser video of the OPPO Reno has surfaced on Weibo.

The below shown leaked photo shows that the Oppo phone will be equipped with a gradient color rear panel. The back panel of the phone appears to be made out of glass. In the middle of the upper half of the rear shell, there is a vertical camera setup that seems to triple lenses can be seen.

Previous reports had claimed that OPPO will be launching a Snapdragon 855 powered flagship phone in April. It appears this phone could very well be the OPPO Reno phone. Shen Yiren had recently claimed that the company’s flagship debuting in April will be coming with a 4,065mAh battery and 10x hybrid zoom capabilities. The handset could be also equipped with a very fast charging technology.

The alleged OPPO Reno phone seems to have recently appeared on AnTuTu with 365,246 average benchmarking score. The AnTuTu listing of the phone revealed that it is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and its SD855 SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. Other features that were leaked through its AnTuTu listing are full HD+ resolution display and 256 GB of internal storage.

OPPO Reno rear
The triple camera setup of the phone is expected to include a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 120-degree wide-angle lens and a telephoto sensor.  The primary and telephoto lens are expected to be equipped with optical image stabilization. There is no information available on the other specs of the phone. Some rumors claim that it may cost more than 4,000 Yuan (~$600) in China.

Shown above are some posters that display the features of the OPPO Reno phone. The first suggests the creativity of the phone while the second hints its swift performance. The following is a screenshot of the registrations page of the OPPO Reno phone.

Rumors have it with the introduction of the Reno sub-brand, OPPO could be planning a dual brand strategy with Find series to rival with Huawei’s Mate lineup and P-series of flagship smartphones.

Get Up To 70% Off On Top Mobile Accessories And Win A Limited Edition Accessories Pack On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel
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If you fancy accessorizing your mobile phone in a bid to enhance its performance or to simply give it a facelift without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you.

As part of its impending sale dubbed, ‘Brand Fest,’ AliExpress is offering up to a whopping 70 percent off on a wide selection of Top Mobile Accessories. Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, AliExpress users will be able to use coupon code BASEUS1 to get $1 off if their cart total is more than $10.

Those who end up spending over $25 can apply coupon code BASEUS3 and get an extra $3 off at checkout. As if that weren’t enough, you can stand a chance to win a limited edition accessories pack that’s designed by AliExpress, in collaboration with Baseus.

In order to win the aforesaid accessories pack, you need to check-in on the activity page in the feed. The second step involves buying products worth more than $50 during the event and join the Lucky Draw.

The promotion page features the Baseus 20000mAh Power Bank that usually sells for $45.70. Thanks to a 5 percent discount, you can now buy it for only $43.42. Likewise, if you buy two pieces of the Baseus 10000mAh QI Wireless Charger Power Bank, you can avail a noteworthy 5 percent off on the device’s original asking price.


The event will also be offering a wide selection of Baseus-branded chargers, car accessories and other devices at unbeatable prices. In addition to that, you can avail significant discounts on a slew of newly arrived products that have been added to the ‘New Arrivals’ category in order to simplify the search process.

The ‘Best Sellers’ section is also rife with heavily discounted items that include Type C cables, USB cables, wireless chargers, magnetic car holders and lots more.

For instance, there’s a 5 percent off on the Baseus 3 in 1 USB Cable that usually carries an $8.32 price tag. As a result, you can get your hands on these items for a reduced price of just $7.90. Moreover, new users can apply $3 off coupon and bring their grand total down to just $4.9.

You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the products that have been added to the Charging Zone, USB Cables, Baseus in Music, HUB & Others and other categories. Note that the sale kicks off in two days!

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Vivo’s new patent reveals dual pop-up selfie camera smartphone design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo has surprised the smartphone industry last year but launching the Vivo NEX smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera. This allowed the phone to sport a notch-less display. It appears that the company may launch a smartphone with dual pop-up selfie cameras in the near future since it has already filed a patent for such a design.

Vivo has been recently granted by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration. The patent was filed on May 23, 2018 and it was approved in the previous week on March 1. After introducing the pop-up selfie camera design on the Vivo NEX last year, newer phones from the company such as Vivo X27 series and Vivo V15 series can be seen sporting the same design. It appears that the dual pop-up selfie camera design could be reserved for the upcoming flagship phone from Vivo.

The illustrations present in the patent filing reveals that the phone will be sporting a notch-less display design like the Vivo NEX. The front image of the phone shows that its display is surrounded by slightly thick chin and slimmer bezels. The display could be of AMOLED type and it could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The top-left corner of the top edge of the smartphone has a slightly wider pop-up camera unit as compared to the Vivo NEX. It accommodates two camera sensors. A 3.5mm audio jack also seems to be present on the top edge of the phone. The bottom edge of the smartphone seems to feature a SIM tray, a USB-C port and an external speaker.

The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and another button that could be the power key. There is a single button available on the left edge of the device. The rear design of the phone is also similar to the Vivo NEX as it features a dual camera setup and an LED flash at top-left corner.

Interestingly, when Vivo had showcased the notch-less screen Vivo APEX 2019 concept earlier this year, people were thinking about the position of its selfie camera since no details on it were shared. The handset is expected to launch with a commercial name in the near future. Could it be arriving with a dual pop-up selfie camera setup as seen in the above illustrations. It is advisable to wait for further reports before drawing coming to any conclusion.

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Huawei Nova 4e Geekbench listing confirms Kirin 710 SoC and 6GB RAM

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Jeet
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After Huawei teased its upcoming smartphone launch in China — Huawei Nova 4e, which features a 32MP front-facing camera, the company confirmed the phone’s launch date soon after. The smartphone, which is expected to be the rebranded model of the Huawei P30 Lite for the Chinese market, will be launched on 14th March.

Now, before the Huawei Nova 4e gets officially launched in China in a couple of days, the phone has appeared on benchmarking portal Geekbench, confirming the phone’s specifications which were revealed earlier.

Huawei Nova 4e Geekbench

The phone is said to carry model number MAR-AL00 and the listing confirms that the device will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 710 octa-core processor, along with 6GB of RAM. In the benchmark test, the device scored 1,513 in the single-core test and 4,955 in the multi-core test.

The Huawei Nova 4e is already confirmed to come with a waterdrop notch, which will house a 32-megapixel front-facing camera sensor. Now, the listing confirms that the phone will have a 6.15-inch display with 2312 x 1080 pixels screen resolution offering 415ppi pixel density.

It will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own EMUI 9 on top. The device will also come equipped with the company’s GPU Turbo technology that enhances the phone’s performance and graphics processing efficiency by 60 percent.

 

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 series shipments cross 10 million units in 4.5 months

 

As for the camera setup on the back side, the smartphone is rumored to come with a triple-camera setup, which is likely to comprise a 20-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel secondary sensor, and a third 2-megapixel camera sensor. The smartphone will be fuelled by a 3340mAh battery.

Buy VOYO V3 Pro Notebook For A Lowered Price Of Just $329.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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Even over a year after hitting the store shelves, the VOYO V3 Pro continues to garner huge popularity among those who fancy using a stylish, yet powerful laptop. Taking the device’s undying popularity into consideration, VOYO is now offering its coveted laptop for a reduced price on GeekBuying. Aside from doling out a noteworthy discount on the V3 Pro in collaboration with the Chinese online store, VOYO is also giving GeekBuying users a chance to avail an extra discount before placing their order. We’ll reveal more details about it in just a bit.

VOYO V3 Pro 10 Notebook

While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on the V3 Pro that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity, this stylus pen-equipped model can now be yours for a reduced price of only $359.99. This is a noteworthy 29 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $508.99.

Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_HIMWPJVU and get an extra $70 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the feature-laden notebook further down to only $329.99 before placing your order simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.
An absolute steal at this price, the VOYO V3 Pro boasts an impressive array of features that we usually associate with a steeply-priced notebook. Here’s a brief glimpse of what the device has to offer in terms of specs.

13.3 inch 5-point IPS screen with FHD+ resolution of 1920×1080 pixels
Intel Celeron N3450 Quad Core, 1.1GHz processor
8GB DDR3L RAM
128G SSD ROM storage capacity with 128GB TF card expansion
Dual mode touch
Fingerprint identification
Bluetooth 4.0 interface
360-degree adjustable rotatable

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and grab the discount. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Get 29% Off On VOYO V3 Pro 13.3 Inch Windows 10 Notebook

 

Huawei Mate 20 series shipments cross 10 million units in 4.5 months

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Jeet
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Huawei has announced that its current Mate-series flagship smartphones — Huawei Mate 20 series, has shipped more than 10 million units in just 4 and a half months. It also announced that the Mate 20 series has broken the previous Mate-series and P-series sales record for the same time duration in Greater China.

While the numbers obviously suggest the popularity of the Mate 20 series in the region, the company also says that the devices in this smartphone series also continues to sell well in Western Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and other regions.

Huawei Mate 20 Series Shipments

Making a statement regarding this milestone, Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huawei’s consumer business said on Weibo: “In four and a half months, Huawei’s Mate20 series shipments broke 10 million units! Thanks to the support, praise and recognition of global consumers, and the pertinence given by everyone. It is suggested that there will be more breakthroughs in 2019 and I look forward to sharing with you the joy of technological advancement !”

In December last year, the Chinese giant had announced that its global smartphone shipments exceeded the 200 million units mark, representing an increase of 66 times in eight years. At that time, the company had reported shipments of Mate 20 series at 5 million units. In January this year, the number increased to 7.5 million units.

In the year 2018, the company’s smartphones shipment crossed 206 million units and it was reported that Huawei’s consumer business revenue has reached $52 billion, which is the largest revenue of Huawei’s BG business.

Earlier, Huawei’s Consumer Business President He Gang had said that the company could be looking to ship around 230 million to 250 million units this year. However, he stressed that everything is dependent on the market conditions and ensuring steady progress with channels and supplier partners. The numbers show that the company is aiming to grow its mobile business by around 30 percent to 50 percent year-on-year.

 

Read More: Huawei increases smartphone parts shipments from Japanese suppliers amid US pressure

 

The company is currently gearing up to launch its new flagship line — Huawei P30 series, which includes P30, P30 Pro, and P30 Lite, on 26th March at a launch event in Paris, France. The Huawei P30 Lite is expected to be launched in China as Huawei Nova 4e, which is scheduled to go official on 14th March.

Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite And Lenovo S5 Pro Phablets At Reduced Prices On GearBest [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel
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If you’re in the market for a cost-effective smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb, we got good news for you. Much to the delight of those who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone, Gearbest is now offering the global version of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and the Lenovo S5 Pro phablet at lowered prices.
Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (4GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi A2 Lite available to the public in July last year. The phone grabbed the attention of smartphone lovers with its awe-inspiring features and top-end specs but failed to lure cost-conscious buyers as it carried a relatively steep price tag.

In a bid to make the Mi A2 Lite available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese handset maker is now offering the well-received smartphone for only $185.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 24 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $244.10.On top of that, you can coupon code 3219BHUCJM and get an extra $16 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced selling price of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite further down to just $169.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at check out. Regrettably, the coupon will be valid for only a hundred pieces and is slated to expire on March 13th.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Mi A2 Lite smartphone. With only 57 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in just one day.

Get 24% Off On Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Global Version 4G Phablet

Lenovo S5 Pro 4G Phablet (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

Launched in October 2018, the S5 Pro is an irresistible phablet that boasts an impressive array of features. On the downside, this Lenovo-branded phablet doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it would normally set you back $238.52 on both online as well as offline stores.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the S5 Pro without spending a lot of money, it might interest you to know that the phone is now available bearing a reduced price of only $209.99 on Gearbest. You can extend this 12 percent discount by applying coupon code 321MOZZS7I during the checkout process.The coupon helps you save $20 more by reducing the device’s original asking price to only $189.99. Note that the coupon will be valid until March 13th for the first hundred pieces only.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the phablet for a limited period of time.

Get 12% Off On Lenovo S5 Pro 4G Phablet

 

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Oppo announces its new series Reno, to launch its first smartphone in China on April 10th (UPDATED)

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Jeet
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UPDATE: Mr. Brian Shen clarified that ‘Reno’ is not a new sub-brand. It’s a brand new series from OPPO. 

Today, Oppo’s Vice President Brian Shen has announced a new sub-brand series for smartphones — Oppo Reno. The brand’s logo has also been revealed, which uses lively colors, hinting that the sub-brand could be youth-focused.

Also, the China-based smartphone manufacturer has also announced that this new Oppo Reno’s first smartphone will be launched on 10th April in China. No further information related to this update smartphone is available as of now.

Oppo Reno

Recently, Oppo had revealed that the company will be launching a new smartphone in April. As the phone’s name was not revealed, there’s a possibility that the said upcoming smartphone could be this Reno-branded smartphone, which is expected to have a different design from the previous Oppo smartphones.

He had also revealed that the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest and the most powerful processor so far — Snapdragon 855. In the camera department, the smartphone will come with Oppo’s 10x optical zoom technology, which was showcased by the company at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.

Further, Shen Yiren has also confirmed that the device will be driven by a 4,065mAh battery. While he has not mentioned anything regarding the fast charging support, we expected the smartphone to have a powerful fast-charging technology.

Earlier, he had confirmed that the smartphone, which will be released in April, will have more than one million units in stock. He further added that the company will strive to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack on their smartphones.

 

Read More: Oppo F11 Pro with 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display and Helio P70 chipset launched in India for Rs. 24,990 (approximately $354)

 

While Oppo has now confirmed that the smartphone will go official next month, the phone’s name still remains unknown. While the rumors suggested that it could be the Oppo Find Z — the successor to the Oppo Find X launched last year, there’s a possibility that it could be a Reno-branded smartphone.

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