Xiaomi’s Lei Jun promises MIUI revamp; will remove inappropriate ads and fix other issues

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Apr 2, 2019

Xiaomi makes very little profit from its smartphone sales. A large percentage of its profits come from ads which run on its MIUI Android-based operating system. Some of these ads are inappropriate and a lot are intrusive, interrupting games and even showing up under the settings menu. The company’s CEO, Lei Jun has revealed there will be a revamp that addresses these key issues.

Mr. Lei Jun revealed via a Weibo post today that he has had an extensive discussion with the head of MIUI to work on key issues associated with the OS. The official MIUI account already listed six main issues it got as feedback from users. These issues include support for QQ call recording, a local recycle bin where deleted items are temporarily stored and then automatically deleted after three days, a magnifying glass feature, and an ultra-low-power mode where only calls and SMS works e.t.c.

The CEO retweeted the original post and then added that they will also work on ads which a lot of users have complained about. He disclosed that inappropriate and intrusive ads which are some of the key complaints from users will be removed. However, he didn’t say all ads will be completely removed.

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White Meizu 16s surfaces, confirms new camera design

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

The Meizu 16s is Meizu‘s upcoming flagship phone. In the past few weeks, there have been images of the phone across the web. Yesterday, its AnTuTu score was also revealed. Today, an image showing us the rear of the white variant has surfaced on the web and it confirms what we have seen with respect to design.

The Meizu 16s might not be easily distinguishable from its predecessor when you compare the front of both phones, but they are quite different on the rear. Unlike the Meizu 16 which has its cameras positioned in the middle of the phone, the cameras of the 16s are on the left of the phone. The signature ring flash sits below the setup and at the bottom is the manufacturer’s name.

The position of the cameras is not the only change. The sensors are also different. The primary camera is the 48MP Sony IMX586 and it has optical image stabilization.

Alongside the image of the white variant is also a picture of a silicone case. The case which is black has cut-outs for the camera and LED flash which matches those on the phone above. The volume control buttons and the power button are on the right side of the phone.

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Xiaomi emerges as China’s most popular TV Brand in 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 2, 2019

According to a report from Aowei Cloud Network (AVC), Xiaomi is labeled as the most popular TV brand in 2019 with increased shipments this February. Along with Xiaomi, other TV manufacturers such as Skyworth, Hisense, Haier, and TCL remained in the top 5 list.

Xiaomi TV shipments touched 8.4 million with a year-on-year increase of 225.5% in the fourth quarter of 2018. Such a surge in the Xiaomi TV sales has led them to remain at number one position in the China TV market. The affordability, high-end performance and several other reasons are undoubtedly driving Xiaomi TV sales in China.

In a recent year-end festival, Xiaomi managed to escalate TV sales by offering huge discounts along with other offers. For example, Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 65-inch version was available on discount for 2999 Yuan (~$446) from its original price of 3699 Yuan (~$550).

The Chinese TV market witnessed a downfall by -29.2% year-on-year basis and constituted only 2.35 million unit sales in February 2019. Overall revenue also dropped to 6.4 billion Yuan with a decline of 38.7% on a yearly basis.

Read More: Xiaomi TV sales are twice as much as the second best brand in the recent 11/11 promo

Domestic brands constituted 67% of total sales in China, while Japanese and Korean brands managed to get 6% and 1% share respectively. Among the TV sizes, 55 inch TVs remained on the top with a 29.4% share, 32 inches also fared well with 15.5%, and 43 inch TVs grabbed 14.6% market share.

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ASUS Zenfone 6z lands on Geekbench, powered by Snapdragon 855

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

The successor to the Zenfone 5z will be arriving a little late this year but that should be a good thing if it is available for purchase right after its launch instead of nearly four months later like the Zenfone 5z. The phone which is expected to launch as the Zenfone 6z has now been spotted on Geekbench.

Benchmarked as the “asus ASUS_I01WD”, the Zenfone 6z runs Android 9 Pie. It has 6GB of RAM and is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor. The phone scored 3527 points in the single-core test and 11190 in the multi-core test.

There is still a lot we do not know about the phone most especially its design. Last year, there were leaks showing off prototypes of the Zenfone 6. One had a punch hole display, another had a waterdrop notch, and a third had an unusual notch at the right corner.

We also do not know if ASUS will be joining the triple camera train this year or even surprise us with a quad camera setup. Nevertheless, we are excited to see what ASUS comes up with.

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OPPO shows off the DC Dimming feature on its upcoming Reno phone

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2019

OPPO will be taken the veil off the Reno series this month and ahead of that, the company continues to hype the device. OPPO’s VP Bryan Shen has been very generous with details of the model, ensuring that almost all the details are out in the open at this moment. The OPPO exec has shared a short video demonstration of the Reno’s DC dimming feature.

With the rise of LED technology, DC dimming control has been gaining a lot of attention as a more effective way of controlling the light output of an LED fixture. The technology uses a DC voltage between 0 and 10 to control the light output of the LED fixture. As the voltage goes up or down, the corresponding 0-10V dimmable driver matches the light output of the fixture to increase or decrease up to a certain percentage. DC dimming is one of the simplest and most popular dynamic lighting controls used in offices, retail spaces, and homes but the feature is just gaining traction in smartphones. But that of the Reno is not hardware DC dimming but a software pattern to reduce the low-brightness strobe.

In the short video, we can see how the feature is activated, turning on the strobes and when it is deactivated, the strobes disappears. The feature brings about stroboscopic eye protection. Earlier leaks and releases show the Reno will be equipped with a Snapdragon 855 processor, which uses a combination of 10x hybrid optical zoom and 4065mAh battery. Further details emerged showing the device will be arriving in three models such as Snapdragon 710 CPU variant, Snapdragon 855 CPU model with support for only 4G networks and Snapdragon 855 edition with 5G support. The Reno will also be arriving in four color choices such as fog sea green, black night mist, pink mist and nebula purple.

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Xiaomi Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 launches for ¥449 (~$67)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2019

Xiaomi launched its first walkie talkie back in 2017. Last October, it followed it up with the Mijia Walkie Talkie 1s which has more features than the original but retained its launch price. Now, the Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 has been announced. While the price is nearly double that of the 1s, it does pack some new features.

The Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 has a screen too like the 1s but its LCD and not a dot matrix display. The 1.77-inch screen displays more characters and information such as the battery level and is also visible under the sun.

It supports UHF-VHF dual-band and has a 5W transmission power which allows you to communicate between a distance of 1-6km. Positioned beside the antenna is a knob for controlling the volume level.

Another big upgrade of the Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 is its bigger battery capacity. It packs a 5,200mAh battery which is more than double that of the Mijia Walkie Talkie 1s’ 2190mAh battery. It will last 13 days on standby and provide up to 15 hours of talk time on a full charge. It also charges via USB-C (5V/2A) and can be recharged using a power bank.

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There is Bluetooth support and an audio jack if you haven’t gone wireless yet. There is an audio processing chip for clear audio when outdoors. The speaker is also bigger and said to be 22% louder than that of the previous generation. The Mijia Walkie Talkie 2 has an IP65 rating so you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged by the rain if you are out hiking. There is also location sharing which can be viewed on the app.

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One Million Xiaomi Mi 9 units shipped, Improved production leads to one week delivery

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 2, 2019

After a month of its launch, Xiaomi shipped 1 million units of the Xiaomi Mi 9. The Chinese smartphone company is making every effort to match the demand for the new smartphone. In China, it was made available for purchase within a few days of launch. The high-end specifications, availability, and premium design of Mi 9 have helped to generate over a million sales within a month.

Xiaomi Mi 9 is retailing throughout the world in selected countries. In Europe, it is available for €449, while in India it will start retailing for INR 35990 (expected), and in some other countries with a similar price tag.

As according to official Mi Store in China, the Mi 9 delivery information is changed to “within a week” timeframe from the earlier three weeks time period. In China, the 6GB+128GB is available for 2999 Yuan(~$446), 8GB+128GB version for 3299 Yuan(~$490) and 8GB+256 GB is going for 3699 Yuan(~$550).

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi 9 features an impressive 6.4 inch AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 graphical processing unit. Further, it is available in three different storage variants – 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. It comes with Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10 on board for smooth smartphone functioning.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition launched for 2,499 Yuan (~$372)

A 3500 mAh Li-Polymer battery is present with rapid 20W wireless charging. Xiaomi Mi 9 is available in four different colors black, blue, white and gold.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G price and release date for South Korea confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2019

Yesterday, LG had confirmed that it will be releasing the LG V50 ThinQ 5G smartphone in South Korea on April 19. The 256 GB and 512 GB editions of the phone will be hitting with respective price tags of KRW 1,39,000 (~$1,125) and KRW 1,55,000 (~$1,365). Today, Samsung has confirmed to the media that its Galaxy S10 5G smartphone will be releasing in the South Korean markets on April 5. Surprisingly, the 256 GB and 512 GB editions of the Galaxy S10 5G will be respectively costing KRW 1,39,000 (~$1,125) and KRW 1,55,000 (~$1,365) like the V50 ThinQ 5G.

By the market release of Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, South Korea will become the world’s first country with commercial 5G mobile network. The South Korean carries have started with the pre-orders of the Galaxy S10 5G as it will be made available for purchase from April 5. On the same date, the 5G networks will become live for the first time in the home country.

The 256 GB Galaxy S10 5G smartphone will be available in three color option such as Crown Silver, Majestic Black and Royal Gold. On the other side, the 512 GB model will come in Crown Silver and Majestic Black colors only. The general sales of the phone are slated to begin on April 15. The U.S. will be the next market to receive the Galaxy S10 5G followed by a couple of European countries through the summer.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G comes with a massive 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a pill-shaped cutout for dual front-facing cameras. The display supports 19:9 aspect ratio and quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 6 and it is embedded with an ultrasonic fingerprint reader.

Depending on the market it releases, the phone comes with Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM.The Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the Galaxy S10 5G along with One UI interface.

Read More: Samsung releases the second update in two weeks for the Galaxy S8 ushering improved camera stability

The dual front-facing camera setup includes autofocus enabled 10-megapixel lens and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The back panel of the phone features a horizontal triple camera setup with a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor. The 4,500mAh battery of the Galaxy S10 5G carries support for 25W rapid charging, 15W wireless charging and 9W reverse wireless charging.

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Buy ADATA SP580 480GB And 240GB SSD SATA Internal Solid State Drives At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 2, 2019

Hard drives come in handy for storing important data including important documents and multimedia files on your computer so that you can access them anywhere anytime. There are no prizes for guessing, top-branded Solid State Hard Disks aren’t easy on the pocketbook.
If you’re in the market for cost-effective hard disk drives that don’t let you down in terms of performance, you’ve come to the right place.

Taiwanese memory and storage manufacturer ADATA has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer the 480GB and 240GB variants of its internal solid state drives at lowered prices. On top of that, each variant has been assigned specific coupons that you can use to save more money at checkout.

ADATA SP580 480GB SSD

Equipped with Marvell control chip, Premier SP580 delivers better operation efficiency as compared to traditional hard drives. You can perform several tasks such as installing software, read or write files and boot the system without any sort of lag and save your time.

The ADATA SP580 480GB SSD would normally set you back $119.99, but you can now buy it for just $67.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 43 percent discount by applying coupon code XOISEKPP at checkout.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $14 by reducing the already lowered selling price of the ADATA SP580 480GB SSD to just $63.99.

You can visit this link to grab the discount without wasting time. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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The 240GB variant of the Premier SP580 supports LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check Code) error correction mechanism.

This multi-layer debugging mechanism efficiently protects data integrity, while enhancing the durability and reliability of flash memory. It can turn on flash SLC mode using industry SLC caching algorithm technology and speed-up reading and writing SSD.The ADATA SP580 240GB SSD usually retails for $69.99, but GeekBuying is giving its loyal users a chance to buy the model for just $42.99. In addition to receiving this 39 percent discount, GeekBuying users can use coupon code MFDXSPQX and get an extra $6 off.

In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the ADATA SP580 240GB SSD further down to only $39.99 before placing your order. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

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Google’s “unreleased phone” teased by company’s SVP, could be Pixel 3a series

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 2, 2019

Google is preparing to launch new mid-range smartphones – Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL. Already plenty of rumours and leaks have revealed a lot about both the devices. Recently, Google Senior Vice President of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer showed off a few photos from an “unreleased phone” on Twitter.

He claims to have used the phone to snap some pictures of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard office from the 60s. Further, it’s being speculated that the “unreleased phone” would be the upcoming mid-ranger Pixel 3a. However, he didn’t share the photos due to obvious reasons.

I got to see Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard's office from the 60s yesterday, it was super cool! But…

I took pictures with an unreleased phone 📱📷🤐 so I probably shouldn't share them here. 😝

The offices looked like this ⬇️ https://t.co/fPE7um3gyv

— Hiroshi Lockheimer (@lockheimer) March 30, 2019

We expect the company to launch new smartphones at the upcoming Google IO 2019 conference scheduled from May 7 to May 9 in Mountain View, California.

An affordable version of the Pixel 3 series – Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will launch without any notch. Unlike the metal and glass material on Pixel 3 models, the Pixel 3a series is said to debut with polycarbonate plastic. Moreover, a lower-quality display and a slower processor will find its way on the Pixel 3a series.

Further, it is speculated to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Whereas its elder sibling Pixel 3a XL is rumored to debut with Snapdragon 710 processor. There will be a 5.6 inch OLED display with full HD+ resolution on Pixel 3a, while the Pixel 3a XL will feature a 6-inch display with the resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. Both the devices will sport a single 12-megapixel sensor on the rear side and an 8 MP camera on the front side.

Read More: New Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL details: Storage, Colors and Price

The new devices won’t be dust or water-resistant but allege to include a 3.5 mm headset jack. The Pixel 3a could be sold for $450 whereas the Pixel 3a XL may be priced at $550.

Nokia X71 with punch-hole screen, triple cameras and Snapdragon 660 unveiled

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2019

The Nokia X71 is that latest Nokia phone to go official. The smartphone that has been announced in Taiwan is the smartphone to feature a punch-hole display like the Samsung Galaxy A8s and Honor View 20. The Nokia X71 is company’s is the very first handset to arrive three rear-mounted cameras. Here is all the information on the specifications, features and pricing of the Nokia X71.

Nokia X71 Specifications and Features

The Nokia X71 comes with a 6.39-inch PureView Display that offers full HD+ resolution and 19.3:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone boasts an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 93 percent. The other display features of the Nokia X71 include support for 500nits of brightness and 1:1400 contrast ratio.

The Nokia X71 has Snapdragon 660 SoC under its hood. The 14nm SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. For storage, the handset features an inbuilt space of 128 GB and it is equipped with a microSD card slot. As expected, the Nokia X71 that runs on Android 9 Pie OS is an Android One smartphone.

The smartphone includes a 3,500mAh battery. Through USB-C, the phone carries support for 18W rapid charging. The small hole on the top-left corner of the screen of Nokia X71 features an under-display selfie camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.

The triple camera system present on the rear shell of the device has an f/1.8 aperture ZEISS 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. The triple camera setup is assisted with features like dual-LED flash, AI scene recognition and optimized photography in dim-light conditions.

The Nokia X71 is fitted with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The power button with breathing light can glow for alerts such as missed calls and new messages. The other features that have been included in the Nokia X71 are dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and OZO 360-degree surround sound technology. The handset has a diamond-cut aluminum frame that is sandwiched between 2.5D hyperboloid glass on the front and rear. Its dimensions are 157.19 x 76.45 x 7.98 and it weighs 180 grams.

Read More: Nokia 8.1 price slashed by Rs. 2,000 in India

Nokia X71 Price and Release Date

The Nokia X71 is up for registrations in Taiwan and it is expected to hit the Taiwanese market on April 10. The handset is priced at 11,990 NTD (~$388). It comes in a sole color option of Eclipse Black. The smartphone is likely to debut with a different moniker outside of Taiwan.

What’s your opinion on the Nokia X71 punch-hole display phone? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

Huawei aims the top spot in the global smartphone market

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2019

While Huawei faced a lot of issues last year, it certainly managed to have a good run in the year 2018 when it comes to smartphone sales. The combined sales of the company’s both brands — Huawei and Honor crossed the 206 million mark.

Huawei is currently the world’s third largest smartphone brand, just behind Samsung and Apple. For a quarter last year, it had managed to dethrone Apple from the second spot in global smartphone sales. While it still is in the third spot, the gap between Huawei and Apple is getting narrower.

Recently, during the Shanghai AWE 2019 Conference, Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huawei’s consumer business revealed that the company is planning to sell more than 250 million to 260 million units of its smartphones, in a combined sale of Huawei and Honor devices. With this, the company aims to become the top smartphone brand or grab a close second spot.

Further, he also revealed that the company is aiming to achieve over 50 percent of the market share in China, where the company is currently leading the market. Yu Chengdong said that they are aiming for the situation where every other smartphone sold in China should be from Huawei or Honor.

In order to achieve these goals, the company is planning to launch Honor-branded smartphones at even more aggressive pricing to take on its competitors in the market. The company will further invest in supply-chain and retail outlets. It also plans to invest in research and development for innovation.

Huawei recently shared its financial report for the year 2018 and revealed that its total sales reached 721.2 billion yuan ($107.1 billion), an increase of 19.5 percent year-on-year. It also reported a net profit of 59.3 billion yuan, up by 25.1 percent year-on-year. The company’s consumer business accounted for revenue of 348.9 billion yuan, representing a massive increase of 45.1 percent compared to the last year.

Top 5 Wireless Earphones That You Can Buy For Less Than $50

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Apr 2, 2019

Looking for cost-effective earphones that do not compromise on quality? Look no further. Top online stores are now doling out great discounts on top-branded earphones much to the relief of music lovers who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on high-end music accessories.

i13 TWS Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone on Gearbest

The i13 not only enables you to listen to your favorite music on the go, but it also lets you stay connected to friends and family since it supports making phone calls as well. While you’d normally end up shelling out $24.35 on this feature-rich earphone, Gearbest users can now buy it for just $21.99.

Aside from taking advantage of this 10 percent discount, you can qualify to get an add-on item for just $0.99 if your cart value is $2. You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the i13 TWS Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone.

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Blitzwolf BW-FYE1 TWS True Wireless Earphone Stereo Headphones on Banggood

Designed to give freedom from the wired constraint, the Blitzwolf BW-FYE1 adopts Bluetooth V5.0 coupled with Bluetooth V5.0 & 10M Obstacle-free Connection. Moreover, it features 10MM Titanium Film Speaker and Independent Sound Chamber for crystal clear and high-quality voice.
The BW-FYE1 TWS True Wireless Earphone Stereo Headphones would normally set you back $45.99, but Banggood is giving its loyal users a chance to buy it for only $39.99. You can avail this 13 percent discount by following this link.

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Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds on Giztop

The Redmi AirDots packs a powerful Realtek 8763 chip, under the hood. It features a 7.2mm dynamic driver unit and adopts Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. Aside from that, it has silicone earbuds that make them extremely comfortable to wear for a longer duration.

The Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds have gone up for pre-order carrying a $23.99 price tag on Giztop. The device is expected to be delivered in the middle of this month. You can pre-order it by visiting this link.

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QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones on GeekBuying

With true stereo sound effects, the QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones provides an effect of space and delivers concert-hall like music. It adopts Bluetooth v5.0 technology to provide twice higher sound transmission. On top of that, it features enhanced anti-interference performance for a more stable connection.

While the aforesaid features justify the steep $28.99 price tag the QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones usually carry, you can now buy it for only $22.69 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 22 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the earphones. Alternatively, you can grab a 47 percent discount on the white color version of the QCY T1C/T1 TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones.

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QCY T1S Mini TWS Wireless Earphones on GearVita

The QCY T1S Mini TWS Wireless Earphones uses CVC 6.0 noise reduction technology along with high sensitivity silicon wheat to enhance speech recognition and ensure uninterrupted conversation even in noisy environments. It also delivers a clearer and more realistic call sound.
It features an auto-pairing design, and ergonomic earbuds for a simplistic yet comfortable calling experience. The QCY T1S Mini is currently up for grabs on GearVita and you can buy it for $30.99 and you can click here to purchase it.

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5G tariff for the South Korean market revealed; starts at 55,000 won ($48)

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2019

South Korea is one of the early markets where the commercialization of 5G technology is taking place. Now, according to the reports from local publications, the pricing of 5G plans for the South Korean market has now been confirmed.

The minimum cost or the starting price of the 5G tariff in South Korea is 55,000 won, which roughly converts to 325 Yuan or $48 for the three network operations — SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+.

While the basic package of 55,000 won from SK Telecom and KT offers 8GB of data, LG U+ offers 9GB of data. However, the data limited gets significantly increased when the user opts for the higher plan.

For instance, the package worth 75,000 won (approximately 444 Yuan or $66) offers 150GB on SK Telecom and LG U+ and the package costing 95,000 won (approximately 562 Yuan or $84) offers 200GB and 250GB data.

On the other hand, the third network operation — KT offers unlimited data service in packages worth 80,000 won and more, which roughly converts to 473 Yuan or $70. However, it then caps the speed in roaming.

Earlier, the South Korea-based network operators weren’t going to set the minimum pricing for the 5G network but it is being reported that the government forced the companies to do so as it believes that otherwise, users may not use the service due to excessive pricing.

Thus, in order to obtain the required government approvals to being the 5G service in South Korea, all the three companies decided to set 55,000 won as the minimum package pricing for the 5G network. But it’s clear from the packages that the companies will be keen on getting users for the 75,000 won or higher packages.

However, do note that the pricing has not been officially revealed by the network operators but have emerged through the local publications in South Korea. Samsung will be launching its Galaxy S10 5G smartphone on 5th April in South Korea and the official 5G network pricing is also expected to be revealed at that time.

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Amazon Echo Show launched in India for Rs. 22,999 (~$332)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2019

Amazon India has launched the second-generation Echo Show in India with a price tag of Rs. 22,999 (~$332). The smart device features a 10.1-inch display and Dolby powered speakers. It now joins another Alexa powered Echo produces in India such as Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Sub and Echo Input.

Amazon Echo Show Specifications and Price

The Amazon Echo Show that features a fabric design houses a 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display. The large sized screen can be used for watching videos on Amazon Video Prime. There are no apps for YouTube or Netflix. However, these can be accessed through the Silk and Firefox browsers on the device. It can be also used for viewing news and sports updates.

The Echo Show can be also used a smart hub for controlling all the smart home products through an interactive interface. There is an inbuilt Zigbee smart home hub on the device. Since it is powered with Alexa, users can call out it to control smart home products as well as other functions of Echo Show. There are eight microphones installed on the device. Since they are powered with far-field technology, the Echo Show can listen to the voice of the user in the busiest of environments.

There is a 5-megapixel camera placed at the frontside of the Echo Show. It can be used to make handsfree calls over Skype. It features a pair of 2-inch neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator powered by Dolby audio technology. They are placed on the either sides of the device. It can be used as a standalone speaker to play songs through popular audio streaming platform such as Amazon Prime Music, Saavn, Hungama, Gaana and Tunein.

Read More: Amazon launches Echo Input in India, perfect companion for the Mi Soundbar

The other features of the Amazon Echo Show are weather forecasts, shopping lists, calendars, alarms, reminders and photos. Powered by Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor, the Echo Show comes equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ac connectivity features and its compatible with Android and iOS devices.

The Amazon Echo Show is available in India in colors like Black and Grey. The device is priced at Rs. 22,999 (~$332) and it comes with a free smart bulb for Philips. It can be purchased through no cost EMI plans for up to 12 months through leading bank cards. Citibank credit and debit card owners can take advantage of Rs. 2,200 cashback on purchase of Amazon Echo Show.

Top Variants Of The Realme 3 To Go Up For Sale On Flipkart Carrying Lowered Prices

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 2, 2019

Chinese firm Realme launched its hotly-anticipated smartphone dubbed the Realme 3 earlier this month.
Much to the delight of smartphone lovers who are looking for a cost-effective phone that doesn’t compromise on quality, two variants of the Realme 3 are slated to go up for sale bearing unbeatable prices on Flipkart at 12 noon.

The Indian e-commerce company will be offering the 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variants of the Realme 3 at considerably lowered prices for a limited period of time. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into the details.

Realme 3 (3GB RAM, 32GB ROM)

The aforesaid model will normally carry a price tag of 10,999 INR; however, you will be able to buy it for just 8,999 INR on Flipkart. Thanks to an 18 percent discount, Flipkart users can now avail an extra 2,000 INR off on this variant’s original asking price.

The model will be available in the radiant blue color version. While the sale is slated to kick off shortly, you can follow this link and activate the ‘Notify Me’ button in order to ensure you do not end up missing this amazing discount.

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Realme 3 (4GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

This is a slightly larger variant that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite music, videos, and other multimedia content. The original selling price of the model is 12,999 INR, but Flipkart users can buy it for a considerably lowered price of only 10,999 INR.
This is a noteworthy 15 percent reduction in the device’s retail price. This model will be shortly available in the black color version. You can head straight to this link and activate the ‘Notify Me’ button to receive notification as soon as the sale kicks off.

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The Realme 3 is an irresistible smartphone that comes with the following features:

15.8 cm (6.22 inch) HD+ Display
MediaTek Helio P70 Octa Core 2.1 GHz AI Processor
13MP + 2MP rear-mounted cameras
13MP front shooter
Triple Slots (Dual SIM + Memory Card)
Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock

AnTuTu’s top 10 best performing Android smartphones list for March 2019 released

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2019

Each month AnTuTu releases the list of top 10 best performance Android smartphones in China. Today, it has shared the list of top performing phone for March 2019. The February month’s list was led Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT that were powered by Snapdragon 855. The top 10 list for March month has coupe of new Snapdragon 855 powered phones. The list is now led by Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition (Explorer Edition) with an average benchmarking score of 372,072 points. The regular edition of Xiaomi Mi 9 has ranked second with a slightly low score of 371,878. The Vivo iQOO Monster edition with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage is placed on the third with an average score of 365,430.

The Snapdragon 855 powered Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 have ranked fourth and fifth with respective AnTuTu scores of 359,987 and 359,217. The Vivo iQOO gaming phone and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT are the other Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered smartphones on the list. These phones that have ranked sixth and seventh have respectively scored 356,510 and 348,591.

The Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming with Snapdragon 845 SoC onboard is on the eighth position with an AnTuTu score of 315,200. The Honor V20 fueled by the Kirin 980 SoC is on the ninth place with 306,306 score. Placed on the tenth position is the Huawei Mate 20 X phone. The Kirin 980 SoC driven phone has scored 303,174 on AnTuTu.

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Some new Snapdragon 855 powered phones are poised to debut in April. The Meizu 16s has been recently spotted with an impressive score on AnTuTu. The upcoming Red Magic 3 was spotted earlier today with highest benchmarking score on AnTuTu. These phones are expected to rank high on AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best performing Android phones for April 2019. The list will also include the recently announced Kirin 980 powered Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro smartphones.

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Lenovo Z5 Pro GT: Giztop, GearBest, Banggood, GeekBuying, GearVita, Aliexpress

Honor V20: Giztop, GearBest, Banggood, GeekBuying, Aliexpress

Huawei Mate 20 X: Giztop, Banggood, GeekBuying, Aliexpress

Meizu 16th and 16th Plus gets price cut in China ahead of the Meizu 16s launch

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2019

Meizu is soon expected to launch a new smartphone under its 16-lineup — Meizu 16s, along with advanced Meizu 16s Plus and the Meizu 16T gaming smartphone. Now, ahead of the launch of these new devices, the Meizu 16th and 16th Plus have received a price cut.

With this price cut, the Meizu 16th will be available for 2,298 Yuan (approximately $342) for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model while the 16th Plus will be available for 2,698 Yuan (approximately $401) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model.

Both the smartphones were launched in August last year, featuring an 18:9 aspect ratio display. The phones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor and come with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone features a 12 MP dual cameras on the rear and a 20MP shooter on the front side for selfies and video calling. The smartphones run Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Flyme OS on top.

As said, the price cut comes just ahead of the launch of Meizu 16s smartphone. It is expected to come equipped with a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution support and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Recently leaked renders reveal that the Meizu 16s will be arriving with a vertical dual camera setup and the phone’s benchmarking listing has now confirmed that it will be featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor. It will be the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor that will carry support for OIS.

The upcoming smartphone has already bagged 3C certification in China which reveals that the device will carry support for 24W rapid charging. Rumors indicate that the phone will be powered by a 3,600mAh battery.

The Meizu 16s, which is expected to make its debut soon, will be costing 500 Yuan (approximately $76) more than the Meizu 16th. Hence, it is likely to debut with a price tag of around 3,198 Yuan, roughly $476.

Motorola P40 Note 360-degree video renders reveal punch-hole display and triple cameras [Title Updated]

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Updated Apr 5, 2019

Update: The tipster has claimed that the phone could actually be launching as Motorola P40 Note.

Original Story follows..

In February, Motorola had launched the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power smartphones in Brazil. The Lenovo-owned company is gradually making these phones available in wider markets. Fresh information reveals that the company has already started working on successor models for the Moto G7 series. An Indian publication has collaborated with popular tipster OnLeaks to share the renders and 360-degree video of the forthcoming Moto G8 smartphone.

The render of the Moto G8 reveals that it bears resemblance with the upcoming Motorola One Vision smartphone. Like the One Vision phone, the Moto G8 is equipped with a punch-hole display. However, instead of dual rear cameras found on the One Vision, the G8 is blessed with a triple camera setup.

According to OnLeaks, the Moto G8 has 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.1mm dimensions. The thickest part of the phone is where the triple cameras are located. The camera bump increases the thickness of the device to 9.7mm. The handset houses a 6.2-inch punch-hole display. The upcoming One Vision also features the same-sized punch-hole display. The bottom bezel of the phone is thick enough to house the brand name of the company. The remaining three bezels are very slim. An earpiece can be found on the edge of the slim bezel above the display.

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On the rear side of the Moto G8 is a vertically aligned triple camera module at the top-left corner. It is followed by a dual-LED flash. Without going into the details of all the three camera sensors, the leakster has claimed that the phone is equipped with a 12-megapixelt triple camera setup. There is no information available on the other specifications of the Moto G8.

Placed on the bottom side of the Moto G8 is a microUSB 2.0 port, an external speaker grill and a microphone. The right edge of the phone has buttons for controlling volume and power. An ejectable SIM card tray can be found on its left side. Another microphone and a 3.5mm audio jack are available on the top edge of the Moto G8. The Motorola batwing logo on the rear shell of the device is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

There is no confirmation on the launch date of the Moto G8. Now that the G7 series is being made available in different markets, the Moto G8 series may get introduced at least after six months from now. Motorola is known for announcing its G-series of smartphones in the first quarter of the year. Hence, there is a possibility that the Moto G8 series get unveiled in the first quarter of 2020.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro camera sample video shows the phone’s awesome Super Night Mode

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2019

Recently, Lenovo Group Vice President Chang Chengfa announced that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro, will debut in April this year. Earlier, the company had teased the phone’s launch during MWC 2019 last month but instead of launching the smartphone, the company just revealed that the phone will make its debut soon.

Lenovo has already confirmed that the smartphone will come with a feature called “Hyper Videos” but had not shared anything related to this, except that it will be the trend of the 5G era. The recently released teaser poster also mentions the word “HYPER VIDEO” but still, nothing much is known about this feature.

Now, the company has shared another video which was shot using the upcoming Z6 Pro flagship smartphone. The video shows the phone’s outstanding capabilities in terms of shooting low-light images and video.

The video highlights the city lights during the night time, showcasing the phone’s impressive camera performance. While the video has a watermark of “Super Night Mode” in the bottom-left corner, Lenovo VP Chang Cheng says that there’s no Super Night Mode in the app and the video is recorded normally.

Recently, the company had shared a short video on Weibo, showcasing the Hyper Video feature of the smartphone. The short video seems to be using macro and slow-mo effect. The text posted along with the video by Chang Cheng, VP of Lenovo Group suggested that it took over a year for the company to develop this Hyper Video feature.

Earlier, it was said that the phone will come with support for 100 MP camera and will feature an anti-shake function as well. It is also expected to have a super wide-angle lens, and something related to improve the night photography.

Previous teasers related to the smartphone implies that the device will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor, which is now in almost all flagship smartphones. The phone is also expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and support wireless charging. The Lenovo Z6 Pro will officially make its debut next month.