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Black Shark 2 launches with tons of features, confirmed to launch in India

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Habeeb Onawole
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Today is a big day for Xiaomi. Earlier, its new independent brand, Redmi, launched two new smartphones, a pair of wireless earbuds, and a washing machine. Hours later, Black Shark, the gaming phone company it has a stake in announced its third gaming phone – the Black Shark 2.

Black Shark 2 featured

Black Shark 2 Design

The Black Shark 2 takes on a different design from the original and the Black Shark Helo. It also has the largest display of all the three phones. The phone doesn’t have super thin bezels which isn’t surprising but they are smaller than those of its predecessors.

On the rear, the overall design is different too. The cameras are arranged vertically and positioned on the left. They aren’t flush with the body though. The now recognizable Black Shark logo sits at the center and there is an LED underneath it. There are also LEDs on the sides and a  Black Shark Key switch on top of the power button.

 

Specs and features

The Black Shark 2 is the first gaming phone released this year and it tries to make a big statement. The display is a 6.39-inch AMOLED panel with a 2340 x 1080 resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Black Shark calls it a Trueview Display which restores true color to the screen. With a dedicated image processing chip, the phone automatically adjusts the display parameters for the best color output. There are also features like Full DC dimming, MEMC intelligent motion, Super HDR, and an eye protection mode.

Black Shark 2 colors

The Black Shark 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and comes in four variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, and 12GB RAM + 256GB.

The Black Shark 2 is a gaming phone but that doesn’t mean it has to slack in the camera department. On the front above the display is a 20MP 0.9μm f/2.0 sensor covered with a 5P lens. On the rear is a 48MP f/1.75 0.8μm primary camera paired with a 12MP f/2.2 telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The camera can record in 4K at 30fps, record slow-motion videos in 720p at 240fps  and in 1080p at 120fps.

The Black Shark 2 has an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB type-C port. Under its hood is a 4000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. It has stereo speakers, triple-microphones for stereo recording, and uses AI to reduce background noise.

In terms of gaming, the phone comes with a feature called Magic Press which lets you customize the touch controls on the screen. Magic Press also lets you customize the pressure sensitivity of the two sides of the screen. Black Shark say they have also reduced the touch response time to 43.5ms for a smoother gaming experience.

Black Shark 2 Liquid Cooling 3.0 Black Shark 2 cooling attachment

Don’t worry about your device heating up as Liquid Cooling 3.0 with its tower-style cooling design which is a combination of a liquid-cooling pipe and liquid-cooling plate, efficiently covers the heat-generating components of the phone. Liquid Cooling 3.0 is 20 times more efficient in heat dissipation. There is also a cooling fan attachment for the phone that helps bring the temperature down by an extra 5 degrees. This comes in handy if you will be playing for long hours.

READ MORE: Next-gen Nubia Red Magic may have a built-in active cooling fan

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Redmi 7 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M2) vs Realme 3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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After the so-called best-buy Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi announced the even more affordable Redmi 7 that will sell in China for less than €100. It carries a very affordable and entry-level price even though it offers superior specifications to the typical low-end handset. But is it the best device in its price range or there are better alternatives? Among its most quoted rivals, there are the Realme 3 by Oppo and the Asus Zenfone Max M2. With this comparison, we will try to let you find out if you can get a better device than the Redmi 7 at a similar price or the new Xiaomi’s affordable phone is the number one.

 

Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M2) vs Oppo Realme 3

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Oppo Realme 3 Asus Zenfone Max M2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm, 180 grams 156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, 175 grams 158.4 x 76.3 x 7.7 mm, 160 grams
DISPLAY 6.26 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 269 ppi, IPS LCD 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD 6.3 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 267 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz  MediaTek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz or MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core 2.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY 2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 9 Pie, Color OS  Android 8.1 Oreo
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 12 +2 MP f/2.2
8 MP front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8
13 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Dual 13 +2 MP
8 MP front camera
BATTERY 4000 mAh, fast charging 4230 mAh, fast charging  4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, P2i nano hydrophobic coating Dual SIM slot  Dual SIM slot

Design

Are you searching for a beautiful and futuristic phone? If so, you should absolutely go either for the Xiaomi Redmi 7 or the Oppo Realme 3. They come with stunning rear sides with gradient colors and waterdrop notches which help to reduce the bezels around the display. I would personally choose the Xiaomi Redmi 7 because it even offers a hydrophobic coating, while the Realme 3 does not provide any kind of water resistance.

 

Display

Unfortunately, you get a below-average display in each case. These panels stop to the HD+ resolution and they do not provide a high level of detail, but they are still sufficient for everything. You may like the Oppo Realme 3 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7 more because of their smaller notches, but all of these devices offer more or less the same display quality. All of them come with an IPS LCD panel, the same pixel density, and a similar screen-to-body ratio.

 

Specs & Software

The hardware side may seriously make you take a decision. The Realme 3 comes with a MediaTek SoC, but even though people like MediaTek chipsets less than Snapdragon ones by Qualcomm, the Helio P70 found on the Realme 3 is much more powerful than the Snapdragon 632 that you can find on the Redmi 7 and Asus Zenfone Max M2. So, you would get definitely better performances with the Realme 3. Note that Realme 3 also comes in a more affordable version with Helio P60, and that is the one with a similar price tag to the Redmi 7. Asus Zenfone Max M2 and Redmi 7 come with the same chipset and the same memory configurations, except for the lower-end 2/16 GB variant which is only available with the Redmi 7. Oppo Realme 3 and Redmi 7 come with Android Pie out of the box and highly customized user interfaces, while Asus Zenfone Max M2 is still based on Android Oreo out of the box. However, the update to Android Pie for the Asus Zenfone Max M2 is already confirmed.

 

Camera

We still had no chance to test the cameras of the Redmi 7 but, judging from the specs on the paper, Asus Zenfone Max M2 is a better camera phone. It has a brighter focal aperture for the main rear sensor, 4K video recording and even a selfie camera with a front-facing LED flash. The second place should go to the Realme 3 which comes with the same bright aperture and a front camera that may be even better. Things may change after we tested the Redmi 7 that is the only phone of this trio which can record 1080p videos at 60 fps. It does not seem excellent on the paper, but the software will play an important role here.

 

Battery

The battery is the strongest point of all the devices from this trio. They all come with a huge battery compared with their components which have a low energy consumption. The Oppo Realme 3 has a slightly bigger battery than its rivals, but it does not mean that it will last more on a single charge as Redmi 7 and Asus Zenfone Max M2 are equipped with a very efficient Snapdragon 632 chipset, while Realme 3 comes with a more powerful Helio P60/P70. Anyways, you should get similar battery life in most of the scenarios, so we do not suggest you choose one of these handsets by basing on the battery life only. Note that Xiaomi Redmi 7 and Oppo Realme 3 come with 10W fast charging, while the Asus Zenfone Max M2 does not, so it takes a little bit more to fully charge.

 

Price

If you live in China or India, you will soon be able to get a unit of the Xiaomi Redmi 7 for just €92 in its base variant with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, while Realme 3 and Asus Zenfone Max M2 start from about €115 and €110 respectively, in their 3/32 GB configuration. I would go for the Realme 3 due to its higher-end chipset.

 

Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M2) vs Oppo Realme 3: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Max M2

PROs

  • Great battery life
  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Thin body
  • Front-facing flash

CONS

  • HD display

 

Xiaomi Redmi 7

PROs

  • Hydrophobic coating
  • Big battery
  • Good design
  • Affordable price
  • Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

  • HD display

 

Oppo Realme 3

PROs

  • High performance
  • Big battery
  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Good cameras

CONS

  • HD display

Huawei P30 Pro real machine spotted in the wild

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Jed John Ikoba
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Huawei is expected to launch its first flagship phone for 2019, the P30 series on March 26 in Paris, France. The launch date is roughly 8 days away and ahead of that day, more leaked details continue to emerge about the Huawei P30 models. The latest is a couple of leaked photos said to be of the P30 Pro. The pictures were shared by a Weibo user and they afford us a closer look at the front design of the device.huawei p30 pro

The Huawei P30 Pro features a water drop notch on the screen. The screen has a higher screen to body ratio compared to the P20 Pro. The device is also shown to pack the on-screen fingerprint sensor with the sensor located lower down on the screen than on the Mate 20 Pro. The bezel at the chin is also further reduced than on its predecessor. Huawei P30 Pro

The Huawei P30 Pro is expected to arrive with a 6.47-inch OLED display with a water drop notch on top of the display. The device will have a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The waterdrop notch on the top edge of the display houses a 32-megapixel front camera which also doubles up for face unlock feature. The display of the phone is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. 

Read Also: Camera samples showing the Huawei P30 Pro’s Super Zoom feature in action

At the back, the P30 Pro is expected to pack a quad camera setup made up of an OIS enabled 40-megapixel main sensor with f/1.6 aperture. It is followed by a wide-angle lens of 20-meapixel with f/2.2 aperture. The third 8-megapixel camera sensor is slightly separated from the second sensor probably because it is equipped with periscope structurer to offer 10x loseless zoom. With a focal length of 135mm, it can offer optical magnification of at least 7.8 times. With software algorithm, the P30 Pro will offer 10x hybrid zoom. Below the dual-LED is the laser autofocus module and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The device will be powered by a Kirin 980 chipset paired with 8GB+128/256/512GB memory combinations. There will be a 4200mAH battery onboard the phone. Further, the smartphone will be available in four colors such as Midnight Black, Breathing Crystal (White), Aurora (Green) and Amer Sunrise (Orange).

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Tesla to enter India in 2019-2020 reveals Elon Musk

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Simranpal Singh
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again shown his eagerness to enter the Indian market. Today, amid a series of claims regarding its new Model Y compact SUV, Elon Musk revealed another exciting information. In a tweet, Musk added that he would love to be in India by this or next year.

“Would love to be there this year. If not, definitely next! India,” Musk tweeted in response to a question. He further added that “Deepak Ahuja, our CFO, is from India. Tesla will be there as soon as he believes we should.”

Elon Musk knows the potential of the promising Indian market for electric vehicle makers. He tried to enter the Indian market in 2017, but the attempt failed due to some policies. Last time, he took a dig on the country’s restrictive policy for delaying automaker’s entry. He even blamed FDI norms for being not in sync with the car maker’s desires.

At that time, Tesla was set to launch Model 3 in India for the price of $35000 which roughly translates to Rs 24,14,000. Tesla came into action after India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the company’s headquarters in 2015 at Palo Alto, California.

Elon Musk continually keeps teasing about the potential Indian vehicles market, but every time he failed to impress his Indian fans. We suggest you take this lightly and don’t get too excited. He even claimed to install the biggest Gigafactory in the country, but all went in vain.

Unlike previous announcements, it appears this or next year Tesla will surely make its debut in India. Elon Musk didn’t mention any potential date or timings but claimed to be coming within a couple of years.

As like in the US, the Indian government’s efforts for EV adoption will help the manufacturers to gain momentum. India is an essential market for EV (Electronic Vehicles) after China.

Tesla launched its $5 billion factory in China this year. The company set to tap different markets to survive against the increasing competition on its home turf. It’s even part of Tesla’s “Broader expansion” plans in 2020.

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Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone may cost half the Samsung Galaxy Fold; Launch expected in Q2 2019

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Simranpal Singh
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It’s the year of foldable smartphones, after Samsung and Huawei, now Xiaomi may launch its foldable smartphone in Q2 2019. Unlike Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X, the Xiaomi’s version could be cheaper than the iPhones. It will cost half the price of the Galaxy Fold which retails at $1980. Xiaomi is bringing a lesser priced foldable device by April this year.

Many users lost hopes to own a foldable product after Huawei and Samsung revealed prices for their respective foldable devices. Thanks to Xiaomi, as they are bringing foldable devices like Mi Fold and Mi Flex at an affordable price tag. As per iGyaan, Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone will be available for $999 which roughly translates to 6706 Yuan. Precisely, it will cost €999 in Europe, and INR 74,999 in India.

According to Xiaomi supply chain’s investors, the company plans to launch its new phone between April and June aka Q2 2019. Xiaomi will first launch the foldable device in its home country followed by separate launches in other regions.

If Xiaomi manages to launch the device at such a price, then it will be a bargaining deal for the customers.

Further, the price difference in Xiaomi and other manufacturer’s foldable devices is due to different displays. Samsung and Huawei have used high-quality OLED panels in their respective foldable devices, involving a hefty sum of money. On the other hand, Xiaomi will use Visisonox Technology OLED display.

Xiaomi’s phone is expected to carry top-notch hardware specifications. It will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, coupled with 10 GB RAM. It will run on Android 9 Pie based MIUI 10 out of the box. Moreover, its display believed to measure 6.5-inch when folded and 10-inch when opened.

A video showing the foldable phone’s design revealed that it can bend from both the ends. It carries two foldable hinges on the left and right side instead of back and forth displays on Galaxy Fold.

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OnePlus 7 leaked renders reveal three gradient color variants and pop-up selfie camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OnePlus is expected to unleash the OnePlus 7 smartphone by May or June this year. Rumors have claimed that it will be arriving with a triple camera setup on its rear and a pop-up selfie snapper. A leaked render that has surfaced recently not only corroborates on these OnePlus 7 features, but also reveals that it will be arriving in three color gradient editions.

The color gradient versions of the OnePlus 7 that can be seen in the below image are Black Yellow, Black Purple and Cyan Grey. The starting two models that can be seen in the below image appear black at the top that respectively blends with Yellow and Purple colors. The third variants appear Cyan at the top and fades to Grey towards the bottom.

The new render also shows the presence of triple rear cameras in the upper half of the back panel of the OnePlus 7. Below the camera module is an LED flash followed by the company’s logo. A pop-up selfie shooter can be also seen in the image. The presence of a pop-out front camera is a clear indication that the OnePlus 7 will be equipped with a notch-less screen like the Vivo V15 Pro and Oppo F11 Pro.

OnePlus 6T gradient color leak

The upcoming OnePlus 7 won’t be the first phone from the company to sport a gradient color. The OnePlus 6T from last year was made available in Thunder Purple gradient color. Nothing much is known on the specs of the phone except for the fact that it will be fueled by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The smartphone is also expected to retain the in-display fingerprint scanner that was introduced on the OnePlus 6T phone

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Liu Weibing: Redmi to have its own ecosystem, outlines strategies and goals

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Habeeb Onawole
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It is no news that Redmi is now an independent company but following today’s launch event, we now have a clearer view of what the company’s plans are. General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing, revealed at the event the direction the company will follow.

Redmi strategy and goals

The Redmi name has been associated with only smartphones but today, it launched its first non-phone product – the Redmi 1A washing machine. It also launched its first mobile accessory – the Redmi AirDots. Going forward, more products that are not smartphones will carry the Redmi name.

According to Mr. Weibing, Redmi will have its own ecosystem just like Xiaomi does. The ecosystem will include AIoT devices that connect to one another. The head of Redmi also outlined the company’s goals which are listed below

  • Adherence to “high-value low-price” tradition
  • Adherence to high-quality standards
  • Acceleration of global expansion
  • Launching of high-end smartphones
  • Expansion of portfolio: 5G, AIoT, and creation of Redmi ecosystem.

READ MORE: Redmi Note 7 has 18 months warranty thanks to improved FFR

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Motorola One Vision with Exynos 9610 spotted on Geekbench; Could it be Motorola P40?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new Motorola phone has appeared with “Motorola One Vision” label on Geekbench benchmarking platform.  Samsung is known for using its Exynos chipsets to power its smartphones. A few Exynos driven Meizu phones have also launched in the past. What’s interesting about the Motorola One Vision Geekbench listing is that it reveals that it is powered by the Exynos 9610 SoC.

The Geekbench listing of the Motorola One Vision reveals that it is running on Android 9 Pie OS. It is fueled by the Exynos 9610 SoC and 6 GB of RAM. In the single-core and multi-core tests, the Motorola One Vision has respectively scored 1599 and 5328 points.

Early rumors of the upcoming Motorola P40 smartphone had revealed that it would be arriving with Snapdragon 675 SoC. However, in the previous month it was reported by 91mobiles that the handset will be featuring the Exynos 9610 SoC. The publication had also revealed that it would be arriving in three editions such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The newly spotted One Vision Geekbench listing may belong to the forthcoming Motorola P40 phone. The Exynos 9610 that will be driving the P40 phone also powers the recently launched Samsung Galaxy A50.

Motorola P40

The Motorola P40 is expected to replace the Motorola P30 Android One phone from last year. Recent reports have revealed that it will be arriving as the first Motorola smartphone with a punch-hole display. It may come with 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The P40 may feature a 3,500mAh battery and carry support for NFC. There is no word on the launch date of the smartphone yet.

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Redmi 1A Washing Machine with 8kg capacity announced for ¥799 (~$119)

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Habeeb Onawole
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It turns out the Redmi brand will not be limited to just phones alone. Other than the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7, and Redmi AirDots released today, Redmi also released its first non-mobile related product – the Redmi 1A washing machine.

Redmi 1A washing machine

The Redmi 1A is an automatic top loader washing machine and like other Redmi products, it has a pretty affordable price tag.

The Redmi 1A has a capacity of 8kg with a PCM metal body that is highly anti-corrosive. The lid is transparent, so you can see the wash state of your laundry. It also has multiple wash modes including a self-cleaning mode.

The Redmi 1A washing machine is 944 mm tall and 545 mm wide. It weighs 32 kg and has a rated power input of 310W. It comes in only white but you will agree that a black model will also look really nice.

Redmi 1A washing machine Redmi 1A washing machine

READ MORE: Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Go in India on March 19

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ZTE Axon V concept phone appears with 21:9 notch-less display, 3D dual selfie camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The design of smartphones has launched quite a lot in the past few years. Smartphone design with tall aspect ratio screens of 18:9 were followed by small screen notch phones. In the previous year, many phones had released waterdrop-style notched displays. Also, notch-less phones with pop-up selfie camera and dual display smartphones were also released last year. There are many phones are now available with in-screen fingerprint readers and smartphones with multiple rear cameras such as Nokia 9 PureView that features as many as five rear-facing camera sensors have launched in the recent past. A new concept phone called ZTE Axon V with innovative features was spotted recently just like Axon S concept smartphone. The Axon V is equipped with a borderless design, a notch-less display and it comes with a side-protruding dual selfie camera setup.

ZTE Axon V concept phone

The source reveals that the Axon V is an entertainment-centric phone that will be featuring a 6.8-inch OLED display that will offer a tall aspect ratio like the recently announced Sony Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and 10 Plus smartphones. The display is surrounded by ultra-thin bezels which indicates that the concept phone offers a very high screen-to-body ratio.

On the top-right corner of the device is the 3D structured camera setup that includes two lenses that are arranged vertically. The dual front-facing cameras do not hide inside the edge of the device. The back side of the phone has a dual vertical camera module at the top-left corner. The dual rear cameras that includes an LED flash in between do not protrude like the front-facing cameras.

ZTE Axon V concept phone

The source has no information on the specifications of the Axon V, but it only mentions that it is equipped with a large native storage and a big battery.

What’s your opinion on the unconventional and asymmetrical design of the ZTE Axon V? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth Headset launched for 99 yuan (~$15)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has just shown that the Redmi brand is an entirely independent brand with its own range of products that stretches further than smartphones. The Redmi series was previously focused on mid-range and budget smartphones but the Chinese giant recently reorganised it into a  separate brand. Xiaomi had hinted that the brand will have its own flagship phone. However, nothing prepared our mind for this new launch of a Redmi washing machine and now, a Redmi AirDot TWS Bluetooth headset.Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth headset

The new products were announced during the Redmi brand conference held today in China. One stand out feature of the two products is that they both come with affordable prices. Redmi’s head Lu Weibing, during the conference, reiterated the brand’s desire to continue to pursue high-quality products with an amazing price to performance ratio (value for money). The Redmi AirDOts comes with an affordable 99.9 yuan ($15) price tag.

The Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth headset packs a built-in Realtek 8763 chip and Bluetooth 5.0. The headset can be used for bilateral calls and digital sound quality is assured with its DSP digital noise reduction feature. The headset also packs a durable battery that can last up to 4 hours of continuous music playback when the pair is used. The headset comes as a pair and each of them weighs just 4.1g. Thus, they are not heavy. It is also comfortable to wear with silicon earbuds. It also pairs easily as soon as it is removed from its charging box and when it is kept inside the box, it goes off. The storage case also doubles as is charging compartment. The charging box can last up to 12 hours.Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth headset

The Redmi AirDots has a control button on one of the pair which performs various functions apart from switching it off and on. A single click pauses songs while double-clicking the button wakes up the Voice Assistant such as XiaoAI smart assistant and Apple’s Siri. The button can also be used to control the mobile phone, as well as to take a photo. Recall that Xiaomi launched a TWS Bluetooth headset Youth Edition under the Mi brand not too long ago. The design and features of both headsets are similar except that the Mi model comes with touch panel while the Redmi model has a physical button.

The Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth headset will go on sale in China on April 9.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro For $279 on Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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The latest smartphone from the now-independent Redmi brand, the Redmi Note 7 Pro was announced in January this year. Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the long-awaited smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop.


While the rumor mill continues to churn out all sorts of speculation around the Redmi Note 7 Pro’s imminent launch, smartphone lovers will be able to prebook the black and blue color versions of the handset.

Under the hood, the phone will reportedly pack Qualcomm’s upgraded Snapdragon 675 AIE processor and boast an impressive array of other features when it hits the store shelves later this month. This slightly larger variant of the Redmi Note 7 surprisingly carries an affordable price tag of just $279.
An absolute steal at this price, here’s what the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has to offer in terms of features:

  • 6.3-inch screen, FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE processor
  • Adreno 612 GPU
  • Sony IMX 586 sensor 48MP + 5MP AI Dual rear cameras
  • 13MP front camera
  • 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM
  • A rear-mounted ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
  • MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and pre-order the Redmi Note 7 Pro without wasting time.

 

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Samsung Mobile schedules new event for April 10, might be for the Galaxy A90

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Habeeb Onawole
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Samsung’s Galaxy S10 series has been getting all the attention since it went on sale earlier this month. There are reviews popping up on virtually all tech sites. Nevertheless, it appears Samsung has more high-end devices scheduled for the first half of the year as it has just announced there is another event next month.

The official Samsung Mobile Twitter account just revealed this morning that there will be an event on April 10, 2019. The event will also be live-streamed on Samsung.com.

The tweet itself doesn’t reveal the device that will be launching but there is a chance it is more than one phone judging from the attached video which shows three displays. One of the screens is an Infinity-V display. The other two screens do not seem to have a notch.

If we were to take a guess, we would say the launch is for new Galaxy A smartphones with one of them being the Galaxy A90. Since there is a dedicated event, it makes sense it is for a high-end Galaxy A smartphone.

The Galaxy A90 is said to have a display without a notch or punch hole like the Galaxy S10 series. So for the front-facing camera, Samsung is said to have adopted a pop-up camera that also rotates. This allows the camera to double as the rear camera too. We are pretty excited to see how Samsung pulls this off.

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy A2 Core official render leaks

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Buy BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone At Heavily Discounted Price On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel
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As part of its recently launched March Mega Sale, GeekBuying is offering a slew of top deals, and great discounts on various items. In order to help effortlessly find what you’re looking for, the Chinese online store has split all the products carrying big discounts into multiple categories.


Aside from doling out noteworthy discounts on various products, GeekBuying is also giving its loyal users whose cart value exceeds $800 a chance to get an extra $50 off. GeekBuying users who spend more than $80 will be eligible for a $5 off, while those who order over $20 can save $2 by using sitewide coupons that will be valid for a limited number of pieces.

Much to the delight of drone enthusiasts, the promo offers top-end drones at lowered prices. We’ll check out the discounts available on the BETAFPV Beta85X and on the HD version of this racing drone. Moreover, you can get extra discounts by using specific coupons at the time of checking out. We’ll show how in just a bit.

BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone

The Beta85X not only represents but pushes the new era of brushless whoop drones to the next level. Its newfangled power system enables you to fly real acro even with an HD DVR camera in racing or freestyle.

Moreover, it packs STM32F405 processor FC boards and tuned Betaflight Ominibus 3.5.0 firmware, under the hood. Aside from that, the Beta85X FPV racing drone is touted as the first 2-inch BNF drone that has BLHeli-32 ESC.
This feature-laden BETAFPV Beta85X understandably carries a steep $199.99 price tag, but GeekBuying users can buy it for a reduced price of only $159.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_FUVXMUAC to get an extra $7 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Beta85X FPV Racing Drone further down to $152.99 before placing your order. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Get 20% Off On BETAFPV Beta85X Whoop 2-3S FPV Racing Drone

BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone [HD Verison]

Housed in a light, yet durable and customized frame, the HD version of the BETAFPV Beta85X works without needing any soldering or tinkering, It is powered by customized lightest 1105 6000KV motors with cables.

The FPV racing drone draws its juices from a robust 2-3S high rate battery. While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $299.99 price tag, the BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone [HD Verison] normally carries, GeekBuying users have a chance to buy it for an unbeatable price of just $196.99.

Moreover, you can extend this 34 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_HZLLFXLI. The aforesaid coupon helps you save $31 more by reducing the original asking price of the device to only $194.99 during the checkout process.

You can grab this unmissable discount simply by following this link. Note that the promo is slated to end in just six days.

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Redmi 7 with 6.2-inch waterdrop notch screen, Snapdragon 632 and gradient body is official for 699 Yuan (~$104)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Today through an unveil event in China, Redmi announced the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 phones. When it comes to design, the Redmi 7 takes cues from the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Note 7 as it features a waterdrop-style notched display and a gradient back panel. It is the first Snapdragon 632 mobile platform phone from Redmi.

Redmi 7 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 7 has arrived with a screen that delivers HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. It offers 19:9 aspect ratio and carries support for 84 percent NTSC colors. Since it is a TUV Rheinland display, the Redmi 7 users won’t experience eye fatigue since it effectively reduces the emission of harmful blue rays. The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 panel shields the large display of the phone.

The Snapdragon 632 SoC that powers the likes of Motorola Moto G7, G7 Play, Asus ZenFone Max M2, Meizu Note 8 and Honor 8C powers the Redmi 7 phone with up to 4 GB of RAM.

The Redmi 7 that comes loaded with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie can be purchased in storage variants of up to 64 GB. The handset supports larger fonts for easy readability. The large-sized 4,000mAh battery of the Redmi 7 can last for 400 hours on standby. Also, the Chinese manufacturer has included support for AI power saving features that improves the battery performance through system optimizations. With high-voltage power amplifier PA onboard, the Redmi 7 can produce 40 percent louder sound than the predecessor model.

The dual camera setup on its rear includes a 12-megapixel 1.25μm f/2.2 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The main sensor is the same one that was available on the Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone from 2017. On the front side of the Redmi 7 is a selfie shooter of 8-megapixel that is equipped with features like AI beauty and AI face unlock.

The Redmi 7 comes with other features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Infrared remote control, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 158.65 x 76.43 x 8.47mm and weighs 180 grams. It comes with P2i splash-resistant coating.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Price and Release Date

Here are the Redmi 7 variants along with their pricing:

  • 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage – 699 Yuan (~$104)
  • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – 799 Yuan (~$119)
  • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 899 Yuan (~$134)

The Redmi 7 comes in two gradient colors like Blue and Red apart from the Black model. The pre-sales for the phone begins today in China through Xioami Mall, Mi Home, Mi Store, Xiaomi Youpin, Jingdong Mall, Tmall, Suning and many more platforms simultaneously. The first sale of the phone will be carried out on March 26.

Redmi Note 7 Pro with 6.3-inch FHD+ display and SD675 SoC launched in China for 1,599 Yuan ($238)

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Jeet
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As expected, after launching the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has today officially launched the device in its home country. The phone is priced at 1,599 Yuan (approximately $238).

In China, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available in three color options — Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Classic Red. While the Neptune Blue and Nebula Red comes with a gradient finish, the Classic Black has a solid matte color finish.

Those who pre-ordered the smartphone before 16th March will get the phone soon if they complete the payment process by tonight. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available for pre-sale from 19th March and the first sale will take place on 22nd March.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro China Sale

The Redmi Note 7 Pro boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 450 nits brightness and 15000:1 contrast ratio. The bezels surrounding the display measures just 1.95mm. It also comes with Sunlight Display mode and Reading mode.

The phone comes with a 2.5D curved glass on the front as well as back, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the sides, protecting it from minor scratches. Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using the 11nm FinFET process, coupled with Adreno 612 GPU.

As for the memory configuration, the smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.79 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing along with an LED flash. The company is also introducing an AI-powered Steady handheld night photography mode for the first time.

The camera also comes with support for EIS and features like AI Portrait 2.0, Studio Lighting, Studio Lighting Live Preview and comes with support for 4K video recording at 30fps. On the front side, the phone is equipped with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with AI Beautify, Studio Lighting, Scene Detection, Portrait Selfie, etc. It also comes with support for AI Face Unlock feature.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Box Contents

The phone has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with a USB Type-C port — a first for the Redmi Note series smartphone. There’s also an IR blaster which comes in handy for controlling electronics products.

Along with the usual set of connectivity options, it also supports Dual SIM and Dual VoLTE. In terms of software, the phone is running the company’s own MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

 

Read More: Xiaomi product director hints Flash Sale supply shortage ensures that the offline market thrives

 

It comes with P2i coating that ensures protection from rain, water spills, and sweat. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 18W Quick Charge 4 fast charging support. The company claims that it offers 14 days of standby time, 45 hours of talk time and 8.5 hours of gaming.

Get Great Discounts, Unmissable Flash Deals And Lots More On Banggood

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Vinay Patel
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Banggood has launched its ‘Spring Sale Encore’ promotion, wherein loyal users can get their hands on a wide selection of products for considerably lowered prices. Aside from that, you can get a noteworthy 20 percent off when buying 2 pieces of an item and 30 percent off when you purchase three pieces of a product from the promotion page.


In order to ensure Banggood users can find what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat, all the products have been split into multiple categories. More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid sections are available for lowered prices.

For the sake of an instance, you can the ‘Flash Deals’ section, wherein you can avail noteworthy discounts on numerous items like the XANES B05 smartwatch, which usually sells for $24.99 but is currently available for a dropped price of just $8.89.

The ‘Best Sellers in Spring Sale’ category comprises all sorts of items that you can now buy at lowered prices. The section includes the SJCAM SJ8 PRO action camera, the Teclast M20 tablet, the Eachine Trashcan racing drone and lots more.

You can avail great discounts on ten well-received products like the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 if you head straight to the next category called ‘Top 10 Must-Have New Products.’ The Xiaomi POCO Pocophone F1 usually retails for $399.99, but thanks to a 13 percent discount you can now buy it for only $346.88, under this category.
If you fancy buying more than just one piece of an item, you can check out the ‘Buy 2 Get 20% Off/Buy 3 Get 30% Off’ section. The section is brimming with all sorts of items carrying heavily discounted price tags.

For example, the 12 Hole Alto C Tone Smoldering Professional Ocarina that normally sells for $20.99 has gone up for sale bearing a 16 percent discount. As a result, you can buy it for only $17.61. If you order two pieces of this item, you qualify for a significant 20 percent off.

You can visit the promotion page by clicking here and check out the rest of the categories including RC Toys & Hobbies, Outdoor & Auto & Moto, Mobile Phones & Accessories and lots more. Note that the promotion is slated to end in just five days.

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Xiaomi product director hints Flash Sale supply shortage ensures that the offline market thrives

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Jeet
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Xiaomi has mastered the art of flash sales for selling its newly launched smartphones. The strategy helps the company build hype around the product as well as sell devices even when it has lower stocks. Earlier, it was understandable but seeing the company’s growth, it’s not acceptable that the company still relies on the flash sale model.

When the company was young, it was understandable that it could have issues with production and supply chain and the company had no choice but to go with the flash sale route because of supply vs demand problem. But now the company has means to solve that issue, then why is it still relying on the flash sale model? The company’s recently launched flagship device — Xiaomi Mi 9 is available through the flash sale and it’s very difficult for the users to purchase the device.

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Well, we now know the answer. Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng accidentally revealed in a group that the flash sale model is a strategic decision. If there is a lot of stock of a particular product, there’s no “premium” for that device in the offline market to sell and people will rely only on the online sales. Thus, the company would have to bear a huge loss.

While there are other reasons for the flash sale model, including production capacity and supply chain. However, the company also seems to be employing tacting like flash sale to create demand for the smartphone, which can then be available for purchase through offline channels with a premium on top of its price.

If the company decides to stock up as every other company does, the offline premium market will not exist. The phones are also available on premium through third-party online resellers. While users can’t get their hands on the newly launched Xiaomi smartphone easily, the phone can be found on major Chinese reselling websites at a premium cost.

 

Read More: Xiaomi is looking to set the trend for 18 months of warranty in the mobile phone industry

 

People are now frustrated with the flash sale model as it robs the genuine buyers the chance of owning the device. However, with the competition increasing against Xiaomi and with many other similar options to choose from, users will shift to another brand if Xiaomi’s products are not easily available. So, what do you think about the flash sale model?

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Xiaomi Poco F2 Geekbench listing with Snapdragon 855 and Android Q spotted (UPDATE: FAKE)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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UPDATE: Well, turns out this was a fake listing. Even the Poco F1 Lite Geekbench (reported a couple of days back) result turned out to be a fake. Basically, XDA planted these two Geekbench results to show how easy it was to fake Geekbench listings. In short, the gist of the matter is that we no longer can trust Geekbench listings. I’m not going to retract this article, instead, I think it would be a good way to highlight this particular point. You can read XDA’s article from here.

 

 

Xiaomi Poco F2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019. The Xiaomi Poco F1 is currently available as the most affordable Snapdragon 845 driven phone. Hence, the Xiaomi Poco F2 is also expected to release the cheapest Snapdragon 855 powered phone. Xiaomi could be now internally testing the upcoming Poco F2 since a Geekbench listing of the device has surfaced online.

Xiaomi Poco F2 Geekbench listing

A smartphone labelled as “Poco F2” has appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform. As expected, the Snapdragon 855 is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM and it is loaded with the upcoming Android Q OS.

In the single-core test, the Xiaomi Poco F2 has scored 1776 points. In the multi-core test, the device has recorded a score of 6097 points. Recent benchmarking listings of SD855 driven phones have scored more than 3k points in the single-core tests and around 10k in the multi-core tests. Hence, the Poco F2 Geekbench scores are quite low compared to other SD855 fueled phones.

What’s a bit weird about the listing is that the Xiaomi Poco F1 is available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM options. However, the newly spotted Poco F2 has 4 GB of RAM onboard.

The Xiaomi Poco F1 was unveiled in August last year and it had arrived with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. Without much delay, the handset was treated with Android 9 Pie OS update as well as MIUI 10 custom ROM. Probably, the Poco F2 may come loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and it will be provided with Android Q update soon after its market release.

Recently, a phone codenamed as Xiaomi Uranus was spotted on Geekbench with specs like Snapdragon 660, 4 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie. It is speculated that this handset my debut as Poco F1 Lite. However, there is no official confirmation on the existence of Poco F1 Lite and the newly spotted Poco F2.

Samsung Galaxy M20 is now available through open sale in India

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Jeet
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Samsung launched its all-new Galaxy M-series of smartphones earlier this year in India. Under the lineup, the company has so far launched three devices — Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, and Galaxy M30.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 went on sale in India for the first time last month and was reportedly sold out and the same happened with the second sale as well. Now, after a few flash sales, the company has announced that the Galaxy M20 will be available through open sale in India.

As for the pricing, the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 10,990 (approx. $159) while the 4GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 12,990 (approx. $188). The smartphone will be available in two color options — Ocean Blue and Charcoal Black.

The smartphone comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Infinity-V display with a screen resolution of1080 x 2340 pixels,19.5:9 aspect ratio, and 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s own Exynos 7904 chipset, paired with Mali-G71 MP2 GPU.

The phone comes in two variants in terms of memory configuration — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model packs 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of internal storage. The phone also comes with a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the storage capacity up to 512GB.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back and the phone also supports Face Unlock feature. For imaging, the Galaxy M20 comes with a dual rear camera setup along with a 13-megapixel primary sensor that has an f/1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide secondary sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor along with an f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, and FM Radio. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 9.5 UX on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support.

 

Read More: Samsung starts mass producing 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM modules for smartphones

 

Recently, the Samsung Galaxy M20 was launched in the Philippines and most recently, it made its way to the European market with availability in Italy and Spain.

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