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Doogee S90 modular phone with 5G capabilities announced at MWC 2019

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, Chinese-brand Doogee showcased the Doogee S90 epoch-making 5G modular phone behind closed doors. Actually, the Doogee S90 is the newest rugged phone from the company that comes with five modules. Among the modules announced for the smartphone, there is a 5G module that brings support for 5G connectivity on it. The Chinese manufacturer also announced some other phones such as DoogeeS70, S80 and the eye-catching Y-series.

There is a magnetic strip on the backside of the Doogee S90 through which one can easily attach the desired accessory. Doogee has introduced modules like Night Vision Camera, Power module, Digital Walkie-Talkie, Game module and the lastly the 5G module. The S90 comes with a 6.18-inch display that is fueled by Helio P60 chipset. The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM. The device comes with an internal storage of 128 GB.

The Doogee S90 is equipped with 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel AI dual camera setup. Since it is a rugged phone, it is equipped with an IP68 certified body. It includes a 5,050mAh battery. The handset is priced at around $300.

Doogee S90 5G module

When the 5G module is attached to the Doogee S90, it allows the phone to use 4G networks for browsing. However, for broadcasting video, downloading movie or music, it switches to 5G networks. The 5G module includes a MediaTek 5G modem that promises maximum download speeds of 3.5 Gbps (1 Gbps daily) and maximum download speeds of 1.26 Gbps.

Doogee had launched its last youth-centric Y-series phone two year ago. The company is back again with ne Y-series such as Doogee Y7 and Doogee Y8 that delivers a good viewing experience since they offer 88 percent screen space.

Samsung will delay shipments of some Galaxy S10 and S10+ models

The Korean giant launched its new flagship devices last week with unmatchable specs. Samsung unveiled Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e with high-end features. Surprisingly, Samsung also announced the world’s first commercial foldable device, Galaxy Fold which is set to launch in Q2 2019. Although talking about Galaxy S10 variants, the Korean giant made them available for pre-order on the day of launch and shipments would have started from March 8. Now there’s a slight change in the date of shipments for some Galaxy S10 models

As per the Samsung’ official website, the company will delay shipments of both Galaxy S10 128 GB and Galaxy S10+ 128 GB models. As per the new claims, both the device will either ship on March 15 or March 22 depending upon the colour you have preferred. Samsung didn’t clarify which colours will ship earlier and which will see a further delay. Meanwhile, Galaxy S10 and S10+ carrying 512GB internal storage won’t be affected, and they will start shipping from March 7. Even the lower priced Galaxy S10e will be available without any delay. The issue is persisting for 128GB Internal Storage variants only.

As from the current situation, it seems that offline stores will also witness some delay. Some models of the Galaxy S10 will be hard to find on the shelves of Samsung offline stores.

Initially, Samsung is offering free Galaxy Buds wireless earphones worth $129 for free if you pre-order it before March 7. The new Samsung Galaxy S10 devices are set to make debut across the globe by March 2019. It is set to unveil in India on March 6th. It is available in different colours such as Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Blue, or Flamingo Pink.

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Get Great Discounts On The TicWatch Pro And TicWatch C2 Smartwatches [Coupons]

Looking for a cost-effective smartwatch that doesn’t disappoint in terms of features? GeekBuying’s got your back!
In collaboration with TicWatch, GeekBuying is now offering its users a chance to get their tech greedy hands on the Ticwatch PRO and TicWatch C2 smartwatches at considerably reduced prices.

Aside from taking advantage of the great discounts the Chinese online store known for offering the country’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices is currently offering on the two smartwatches, you can save more money at checkout.

We’ll divulge more details about it in just a bit.

TicWatch Pro Smartwatch

The TicWatch Pro sports two screens including a 1.39 inch AMOLED round Screen with a high resolution of 400×400 pixels and an FSTN LCD screen that gives you control over increasing battery life up to thirty days.

You can switch between Smart Mode and Essential Mode for optimized battery usage. Aside from that, the TicWatch Pro boasts a wide selection of watch faces that allows you to show your mood.

The feature-laden Ticwatch Pro would normally set you back $299.99 on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for only $249.99 on GeekBuying.
Moreover, you can extend this 17 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_BBMQWSVP.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $15 more by reducing the original asking price of the TicWatch Pro smartwatch to just $244.99 at checkout.

You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.

 

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TicWatch C2 Smartwatch

The C2 features an easily readable 1.3 Inch AMOLED screen with 360×360 pixels resolution. Despite having a bigger screen, the smartwatch comfortably fits the width of the wrist, offering a comfortable wearing experience.

On top of that, the smartwatch is loaded with useful functions that include a dynamic heart rate monitor. The C2 can monitor both active and resting heart rate as well as pulses of the wearer and produce a professional heart rate report.

While these awe-inspiring features justify the $299.99 price tag the TicWatch C2 usually carries, GeekBuying is offering it for a heavily discounted price of just $199.99.
This is a noteworthy 33 percent drop in the device’s original selling price.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_HAUWKVCS to get an extra $34 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the C2 smartwatch further down to just $187.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for three color versions of the smartwatch including rose gold, platinum, and black. The promo will come to an in one day.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro features a 6.4-inch FHD+ flexible AMOLED display

A couple of days ago, ZTE launched its flagship smartphone — ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G — which is also the company’s first smartphone to support 5G connectivity. The phone was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, along with the ZTE Blade V10.

However, the company has not revealed details about the phone’s display but now, the company has shared those details. It comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ flexible AMOLED display which is developed by Visionox, having screen thickness reduction of up to 30% compared to traditional flexible screens.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G

The company further adds that it has adopted the COP packaging technology, and the bottom frame of the screen measures only 1.8mm, which the company claims is the smallest in the bottom border of flexible AMOLED screen production globally.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro achieves 5G full-band coverage and also supports sub-6G frequency that brings ultra-high-speed experience which is much faster compared to the 4G network. The company says that the phone uses a revolutionary 5G antenna solution to optimize harmonics and intermodulation, automatically adjust the antenna structure, and adopt intelligent SAR solution.

The smartphone, which features an edge-to-edge display with a waterdrop notch on the top, is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using the 7nm process, paired with Snapdragon X50 modem to enable the 5G connectivity.

The handset comes with triple rear camera sensors along with a number of AI-powered features, including scene recognition. On the flip side, there will be a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Like most other flagship devices, this one too comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

 

Read More: ZTE Blade V10 powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, dual rear cameras and 32MP selfie camera announced at MWC

 

China-based ZTE is yet to reveal details about the memory configuration, including RAM and internal storage as well as other connectivity features. We’ll have to wait for at least a few more weeks to know more about the ZTE Axon 10 Pro.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau reveals that the OnePlus 7 won’t feature wireless charging

After showcasing its upcoming 5G smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, OnePlus is now gearing up to launch its flagship phone — OnePlus 7.

Recently, in an interview with CNET, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed that the next-generation OnePlus smartphone won’t come with support for wireless charging.

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OnePlus is known for offering top-of-the-line specifications at a comparatively cheaper price. However, to do so, the company has to ditch some features and one of them is wireless charging — something that many of its users are expecting since past couple of years.

While it’s not that the company won’t be offering wireless charging on its smartphones at all, but it won’t be coming anytime soon. The reason behind that is the company’s proprietary charging technology — Warp Charge which was earlier known as Dash Charge.

Pete Lau explained that the standard set by the Warp Charge is the benchmark and compared to that, the current wireless charging is too slow. So, it seems that the wireless charging will be made available on the OnePlus smartphone when the technology develops further and offers faster charging than the current standards.

OnePlus has been working to accelerate the development of wireless charging and is currently figuring out how to charge quickly without generating much heat. Currently, most of the flagship smartphones from leading brands offer wireless charging, including Apple, Samsung, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi, among others.

 

Read More: OnePlus 7 live image leaks online showcasing the phone’s pop-up selfie camera and notch-less display design

 

Recently, an alleged image of the OnePlus surfaced online showing that the phone will come with a notch-less screen and a pop-up selfie camera. The design seems similar to the upcoming Oppo R19 Pro, which could be the reference design for the upcoming OnePlus flagship.

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Buy SJRC Z5 RC Drone For Just $86.99 On Banggood

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood continues to offer a wide range of top-branded electronic products including smartphones, tablets, drones etc. at unbeatable prices.
Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store is now offering the SJRC Z5 GPS drone for a considerably reduced price of just $86.99. This is a noteworthy 32 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $118.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the SJRC Z5 RC drone boasts an impressive array of features that deliver a superior drone flying experience.

For instance, the SJRC Z5 RC drone provides flawless positioning details using GPS. It comes with a built-in Return-to-Home (RTH) function to ensure safer aerial navigation.

The drone will automatically return to home once its battery runs out or the signal gets weak while flying out of range. In other words, losing the drone is beyond the bounds of possibility.
On the photography front, the SJRC Z5 RC drone houses a 720P 1080P Wifi FPV camera that offers a 90-degree adjustable angle for you to capture crystal clear aerial images and top quality videos.

The drone offers you a chance to enjoy Real-Time Viewing on your remote control, making it an ideal selfie done. With the SJRC Z5 RC drone, you can capture memorable moments of your vacation, wedding etc. from a birds-eye perspective.

The drone’s ‘Follow Me Mode’ follows the user, capturing photos and videos wherever he/she moves. Once the aforesaid mode is activated, the drone continues to keep you in the frame at all times, allowing you to capture hands-free selfies.

Unlike the traditional method of taking photos, the SJRC Z5 RC drone allows you to capture photos or record using just your gestures. Note that this gesture photo/video function works within the range of 1-3m.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out more details and buy the SJRC Z5 RC drone without emptying your pocket. You can choose between black and white color versions.

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Vivo V1818EA/ET full specifications leaked on TENAA

Vivo V1818EA and V1818ET that are variants of an upcoming Vivo phone in China have received approvals from TENAA telecom authority. The entire specifications and images of the mysterious phone have been leaked through its TENAA approval. It seems that it is the next budget-friendly Vivo smartphone that will soon debut in the home market.

In terms of specs, there is no major difference between the Vivo V1818EA and V1818ET smartphones. The Vivo 1818EA/ET measures 155.11 x 75.09 x 8.28mm and it weighs 163.5 grams. The smartphone is fitted with a waterdrop notched 6.2-inch HD+ display that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. It includes a battery of 3,935mAh capacity.

The smartphone is powered by 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 32 GB. There is a microSD card slot on the device for additional storage. The rear shell of the phone has 13-megapixel rear camera and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.\

The rear shell of the Vivo V1818EA/ET sports a gradient hue, but it seems to be made out of plastic. There is no fingerprint scanner on the device which indicates that the phone will rely on Face Unlock for unlocking. Even though the handset can be seen in black-blue color gradient, the TENAA listing suggests that it will be also available in Gold.

Vivo V1818EA-ET front and rear

As of this writing, there is no information available on the specifications and pricing of the smartphone. Vivo has recently introduced Vivo U1 as its first U-series phone in China. Could this be another U-series phone from the company? It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its final moniker.

On March 1, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO will be announcing its first flagship gaming phone. It features in-display fingerprint scanner enabled AMOLED screen of 6.41 inches that supports full HD+ resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 855, 12 GB of RAM and 4,000mAh battery. Its other features include triple rear cameras, 4D shock and 44W rapid charging.

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Buy Roborock Xiaowa E20 Robot And Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 At Slashed Prices On GeekBuying [Coupon]

GeekBuying has launched the 72 Hour EU Stock Sale promotion, wherein the Chinese online store will be doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide range of items.

Aside from offering great discounts, GeekBuying is also offering a slew of unmissable flash deals, exclusive coupons and lots more.

Carrying heavily discounted price tags, the aforesaid products will be shipped from Italy, Spain, Germany, and Poland-based warehouses.

In addition to featuring a slew of electronic items, the promotion page includes the two of Xiaomi’s most popular vacuum cleaners including the Roborock Xiaowa E20 and Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2.

We’ll shed light on the discounts available on the above-mentioned vacuum cleaners and show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

Roborock Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Equipped with thirteen kinds of sensors, the Roborock Xiaowa E20 is capable of generating a cleaning map in real time using the multiple data that are infused into it.

This helps the device to figure out which area is cleaned and which is still to be cleaned.

Moreover, the device is backed by a 2600mAh 14.4V / 54W) lithium-ion battery that lasts nearly one and half hour.

Even if the battery runs out during the cleaning process, the Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner returns to the unit to recharge itself and returns to the same area.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $446.81 price tag the Roborock Xiaowa E20 usually carries, GeekBuying is giving its users a chance to buy it for just $294.99.

On top of that, you can extend this 34 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_KGZZTLWK.

The coupon helps you save $70 more by reducing the retail price of the Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner to only $279.99 before you place your order.

You can visit this link in order to grab the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the vacuum cleaner. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.

 

Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2

You can effortlessly set the cleaning or non-cleaning area on the Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 using the App map and set the target.

The device will automatically generate the cleaning map during the cleaning process.

Aside from that, you can create an App Virtual Wall in order to prevent the device from accessing the area that you do not want it to clean.

It uses an LDS sensor to scan and develop a room map. The device follows this map to navigate your entire home without losing the track of its location.
The Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 would normally set you back $699.99 on both offline as well as online stores, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $449.99 on GeekBuying.

In addition to taking advantage of this 36 percent discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_YVRBPQYB and get an extra $160 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced selling price of the robot vacuum cleaner further down to only $439.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.

You can visit this link to avail the discount on the white color version of the Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

 

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Buy Dibea DW200 Pro Cordless Hand-held Stick Vacuum Cleaner For Just $59.99 On GearBest [Coupon]

Those who fancy keeping the home clean and tidy all the time, usually end up buying high-end vacuum cleaners that occupy a lot of space and sets them back a  pretty penny.
While the market is brimming with steeply-priced vacuum cleaners from well-known manufacturers, we got good news for those looking for a cost-effective vacuum cleaner that doesn’t compromise on quality.

The Dibea DW200 Pro is a compact, elegant 2 in 1 cordless vacuum cleaner that adopts a practical, minimalist design.

The extremely easy-to-use DW200 Pro weighs in at just 2kg, making it a highly portable vacuum cleaner that can be used to clean your house, corners inside your car and a slew of other hard-to-reach places.

Furthermore, the Dibea DW200 Pro is equipped with a 250W high-rotation speed brush-less motor that delivers a max suction of 17000Pa for an efficient vacuuming of a big area.
One of its USPs is the device’s unique ability to be used as a handheld as well as a vertical vacuum cleaner. In other words, you can use the Dibea DW200 Pro to suit your fancy.

Moreover, you are highly unlikely to get tired using the Dibea DW200 Pro, thanks to its ergonomic handle which offers a comfortable grip for longer operation.

On top of that, it has a cordless design that allows you to use is spanking clean without worrying about tangling wires.

The Dibea DW200 Pro draws its juices from a non-removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery that delivers a longer service life.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $199.99 price tag, the DW200 Pro usually carries; you can now buy this Dibea-branded vacuum cleaner for a dropped price of just $149.99 on GearBest.

You can extend this 25 percent discount by using coupon code DBDW2PRO during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you save an extra $90 by reducing the retail price of the Dibea DW200 Pro to only $59.99 before you place your order. The coupon will be valid for the first two units until 10:00 UTC, March 3rd.

You can visit the promotion page by clicking here and take full advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Buy Muslady ST Style Unfinished DIY Electric Guitar Kit For Just $65.99 On TomTop

If you have restlessly been looking for gift ideas for a guitar lover, the Muslady ST Style DIY electric guitar kit might just fill the bill.
This unfinished electric guitar kit will not only enable you to enjoy the great music but also let you have a good time building it by yourself.

Equipped with all parts required to build a complete guitar, the DIY electric guitar kit comes with potentiometers and pickups, which are firmly hooked on to the pickguard, so there’s no soldering required.

Furthermore, the Muslady ST Style DIY electric guitar kit features 2 tone controls, 1 volume control, 3 single-coil pickups, and a 5-way selector switch.
Aside from that, the guitar features mahogany body, guitar neck made using maple wood, and rosewood fingerboard.

The surface of the mahogany body is extremely smooth so that users can paint it with their favorite colors without breaking a sweat.

This electric guitar kit that lets you delve into the fun of DIY while building a one-of-a-kind electric guitar by yourself usually carries a steep price tag on both online and offline stores.

But much to the relief of guitar lovers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a DIY electric guitar kit, the Muslady ST Style Unfinished DIY Electric Guitar Kit has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of just $65.99 on TomTop.

This is a noteworthy 57 percent reduction in the DIY electric guitar kit’s original asking price of $151.95.

You can head straight to this link in order to grab this discount. It is worth noting that there were only 57 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to end in 27 days.

Huawei says it won’t grant Chinese government’s requests to open “back doors” in foreign telecoms networks

Huawei had a press event in Canada last week where its chairman tried to allay the fears associated with its 5G technology.

Chairman Liang Hua said there is no law that forces companies to create “back doors” in their networks. He added that Huawei hasn’t received any request to do so and even if they did, they would refuse to do it snce it is unlawful.

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Mr. Hua told reporters that he leads “an independent business organization” and they “have kept a good track record on cybersecurity”.

Huawei is trying to renew trust in its technology as the US and its allies have/considering placing a ban on using the Chinese giant’s technology to build their 5G networks. Huawei is not only a phone manufacturer but also a telecommunications company that develops the hardware used in communication towers and related communications technology infrastructure.

China’s security laws actually require that organizations will cooperate with the government for intelligence work. This has raised fears that the Chinese government can request Huawei to create a vulnerability in the networks it develops for other countries. The chairman confirmed the law does exist but said it does not require it to open up a back door so that communication can be monitored.

Countries like the US and Australia have already issued bans to Huawei from 5G networks but some such as Germany have said an outright ban on Huawei isn’t legally viable but approved companies will have to meet a high level of security standards. The UK is yet to decide.

READ MORE: Huawei Mate X: Worlds’s fastest, thinnest, and most expensive 5G foldable phone

Samsung sends out invite for Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e India launch for March 6

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event was held in New York last week. During the event, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e. The Galaxy trio is expected to be released in India sometime soon but the exact date wasn’t revealed when the pricing for India was revealed by Samsung just after the US launch. However, Samsung has now released the launch date for the models in India.Samsung Galaxy S10 series

The Korean tech giant has sent out press invites for the Galaxy S10 launch in India billed to take place on March 6. According to the invitation, the launch event will be held in India’s capital New Dehli and will commence at 12pm IST.

Read Also: Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10E and Galaxy S10 5G launched with Infinity-O AMOLED, SD855 and more!

The pricing of the models in India released earlier shows that the Galaxy S10e (6GB+128GB) will be the cheapest variant that will be sold in India with a price tag of INR 55,900 (~$790). The Galaxy S10e also has a 6GB+256GB variant but that one will not be sold in India, according to Samsung. Interestingly, the Galaxy S10+ 12GB+1TB variant which is the topmost model will be sold in India for  INR 117,900 (~$1,660). You can check out the expected retail prices of other models on the table above.

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Huawei P30 Pro hands-on pictures leaked ahead of its launch next month

Huawei is expected to go official with its first flagship model for the year, the P30 series within the first quarter. There are speculations, backed by an official statement from Huawei Poland that the models will be launched around March ending. The P30 series will be made up of the Huawei P30, P30 Pro and the P30 Lite. The Huawei P30 Pro is expected to be the standout model among the lot and so, it is no surprise that the device has repeatedly featured in leaks. However, a leak that will likely make it into contenders for the mother of all leaks has appeared online.https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/huawei-p30-pro-exclusive-news/

The leak is that of the P30 Pro real live pictures showing what should be the final design but this is a dummy. The leak emanated from Digital Trends which claimed to have had personal time with the upcoming Huawei flagship. Since it is a dummy unit, Digital Trend says the screen does work. But to buttress suspicions that this might be the final design, they weren’t allowed to take photos of the front.Huawei P30 Pro

Read Also: Samsung Galaxy S10+ hands-on video leaks front design in real

The device shows the rear will have a triple camera setup. We also see the words “Vogue” and “Link”. Vogue is said to be the codename for the device while link will be replaced with “Leica on the final product. Overall, the design is said to be closer to the Mate 20 Pro but retains the aesthetics of the P20 Pro. Earlier leaks suggest the P30 Pro will feature a teardrop design at the top and will have a quad camera setup at the rear.  This last has definitely not been heard about the device. We expect more details to be outed ahead of its launch.

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Meizu 16s Plus live photos leak: no notch, no punch hole

The Meizu 16s and Meizu 16s Plus are Meizu’s flagships for the year. Live photos of the latter have appeared online and they show what the front of the phone looks like.

Just like last year’s flagship –  the Meizu 16 Plus, the Meizu 16s Plus will not have a notch. It will also not have a punch hole in its display. Meizu is sticking to slim bezels and it claims this year’s model has a slightly thinner chin.

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There is a slit for the speaker where the top bezel touches the phone’s frame and to its right is the selfie camera. Unfortunately, there are no photos of the back of the phone.

The Meizu 16s Plus is said to have a 6.76-inch AMOLED display – 0.26-inches larger than its predecessor’s. There should be a fingerprint scanner buried underneath the display.

The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and will have a 48MP primary camera with optical image stabilization. As seen in the images above, the Meizu 16s Plus will come in white and black color variants.

READ MORE: Meizu Note 9 shows off what its cameras can do in this picture sample

Xiaomi announces partnership with Light, the company that developed Nokia 9’s penta-cameras

Xiaomi recently released the flagship Mi 9 with a triple camera setup, its first phone with three rear shooters. This is China’s “Apple” keeping up with the trend in camera technology which has seen several OEMs release models with triple, quad and penta cameras. Seems Xiaomi will keep on slapping more sensors on its rear camera setup as it has announced a new partnership with Light, the company reputed to have developed the Nokia 9’s penta-camera setup.

Light claims it is the “world’s most advanced imaging platform” and the Nokia 9 PureView camera technology is a testament to that. The company rattled the industry when it released the Light L16 camera, which featured 16 cameras. Light’s technology combines 10 different images into a single super high-res photo.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 9 disassembled: Let’s see how it looks from Inside!

Xiaomi becomes the third OEM to partner with Light after Nokia and Sony. Zhu Dan, VP of Xiaomi’s smartphone camera division has this to say; “We are thrilled to partner with Light to leverage their advanced imaging solutions for our future devices.” He went further to disclose that the company works tirelessly to remain at the forefront of smartphone innovation and that perfecting smartphone photography was a key focus for the Chinese phone maker. No mention was made of the project the company was working on but we expect something out of the ordinary.

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Android Pie update released for Nokia 3.1 Plus

The Nokia 3.1 Plus was launched in October 2018. When it was announced, Google had already released Android Pie but it came with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Today, HMD Global’s Chief Product officer has announced that the Android Pie update is already rolling out to the phone.

The changelog for the update which is 1182MB in size is below:

  • New system navigation, settings menu, and notifications.
  • Adaptive Battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services.
  • Adaptive and optimized brightness levels.
  • Predictive Applications Actions.
  • Google Security Patch 2019-02.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a 3.0-inch HD+ display and unlike the other Plus models,  it doesn’t have a notch. It is powered by the Helio P22 processor which is paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of expandable storage.

READ MORE: Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2, first selfie notch Nokia phones announced with $139 starting price

FCC certifies US carrier versions of the Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite

The Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite are upcoming mid-range smartphones from Google. They are less-powerful models of the 2018 flagships. While there are rumors they may land first in India, it appears the phones will also be available in the US and even under contract with different carriers.

Google PIxel 3 Lite hands-on video

The FCC has certified about eight Google smartphones running Android 9 Pie. Two of them have the model numbers G020B and G020F which are believed to be the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite respectively. However, there are other variants such as G020A, G020C, G020D, G020E, G020G, and G020H. The first three are believed to be variants of the smaller Lite model while the remaining three are variants of the XL model.

Pixel 3 Lite G020C FCC LTE bands

It has been reported that these other variants are likely carrier versions of both phones. An FCC filing shows the G020C model with support for US LTE bands. The other variants also support different US LTE bands.

READ MORE: Google preparing to develop its own chips; hiring engineers in India

Oppo F11 Pro purportedly appears on Geekbench packing Helio P70 SoC, 6GB RAM

A couple of weeks back, OPPO shared a teaser which reveals the company is working on a device dubbed F11 Pro and packing a 48MP main camera at the rear. The teaser had also shown that the device will have an elevating front-facing camera. Apart from the camera, no other details of the F11 Pro have been reveal until now, thanks to a purported GeekBench listing. Oppo F11 Pro

The device is said to have appeared on GeekBench as OPPO CPH1969 which is perhaps the codename but we couldn’t find it on the database. The listing shows it is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The listing also shows the device will run on Android 9.0 Pie from the go but this will likely have OPPO’s custom Color 6 OS on top. 

Read Also: OPPO F11 Pro teaser poster confirms a 48MP rear camera sensor

On the test score, the F11 Pro scored a total of 1571 points on the single core test and 5844 points on the multi-core test. This is consistent with the score of other mid-range models running Helio P70 chipset such as the Realme U1. In other rumours, the OPPO F11 Pro is expected to pack a 6.5-inch display and will have up to 128 GB storage. The device will also pack a big 4,000 mAh battery under its hood. OPPO is yet to reveal when the device will be launched.

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Tmall reveals new devices coming to its stores in March, includes unreleased Huawei Nova 4e and Vivo X27

Tmall, the popular Chinese online retail store has published a list of products that will be available on its site in March. The list is split into multiple categories including mobile phones which has some phones that haven’t launched yet.

First on the list is Vivo’s iQOO flagship smartphone which will launch on March 1. The Snapdragon 855-powered device was seen on TENAA yesterday and its specs include an AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to Tmall, it will be available in early March.

Tmall March list

Next comes Samsung’s new S10 series which launched last week. It is already available for pre-order but you will be able to grab a unit on March 8 according to the online store.

The unreleased Meizu Note 9 is also on the list. Scheduled for a March 6 release, the phone will be available for purchase in mid-March.

While we are already aware of the existence of the other devices, this is the first time we are seeing proof of the Nova 4e’s existence. The Huawei phone will most likely be the name the Huawei P30 Lite will go by in China. It will have a waterdrop display and triple rear cameras and will be available on Tmall in late March.

The last mobile phone listed on the sheet is the Vivo X27. This is the successor to the X23 which launched last September. We don’t know anything yet about the phone but we believe it will come with an improved under-display fingerprint sensor, a more powerful processor, and better cameras. It will be available in late March, so its launch should be a few days before then.

READ MORE: Huawei launches MateBook X Pro, MateBook 14, and MateBook 13 with FullView display at MWC

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE latest update brings the Super Night scene mode

Xiaomi had hinted that it would push an update for the Mi 8 SE in February which would usher in the super night mode feature that first featured on the Mi Mix 3. True to schedule, the Mi 8 SE has reportedly gotten a new OTA update which brings along the super night scene mode. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE

The new version is MIUI V10.2.3.0.PEBCNXM and the update make the Mi 8SE the sixth Xiaomi model to get the night scene mode after the Mi Mix 3, Mi 8 ProMi 8, Redmi Note 7 and the Mi MIX 2s. Apart from the night scene mode, the update also brings some minor fixes to the device.

Read Also: Redmi Note 7 confirmed to receive Mi Mix 3’s Night Scene Mode!

The night mode feature allows users to take HDR photos at night that appear super bright even if lighting is poor. The Night Scene mode takes several photos at different exposures and combines them into a single image that is bright and with as less noise as possible. The camera is able to do it by combining 8 different technologies including HDR, AIS, 4-axis OIS, and multi-frame noise reduction.

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