Patent shows future Black Shark phones will have a notch and ToF camera

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Mar 25, 2019

Just last week, Black Shark launched a new gaming smartphone called the Black Shark 2. It is its third gaming phone since it entered into the phone manufacturing business last year. Today, patent diagrams of what might be its next phone have surfaced online and they reveal some big changes coming to the Black Shark line.

The design patent was filed back in December 2018 by Xiaomi at the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) before it was published last week.

All the Black Shark gaming phones released till date do not have a notch but the Black Shark 3 or whatever the next one is named might have one according to the diagrams. One of them has a waterdrop notch and there is another with a wider notch. Since there is a notch, the bezels have been shaved off.

The Black Shark gaming phones support external controllers that are attached to the sides of the phone, so you shouldn’t have to worry about your hands covering the screen while playing.

Another new feature the next phone may have is triple rear cameras. The third camera is said to be a ToF sensor for 3D object scanning, AR, and 3D photography. Since this is a gaming phone, we won’t be surprised if game developers release 3D objects that can be purchased and scanned to be used in their games.

For example, you can purchase a figurine for a new character or weapon and all you have to do is do a 3D scan with the camera which then adds the character or weapon to your profile. So you have a new character/weapon to use in the game and also a figurine which can be part of a collection.

There are also diagrams showing the phone with two cameras. So don’t be surprised if Xiaomi doesn’t add the ToF Sensor yet.

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Nokia X71 with 48-megapixel triple camera to debut on April 2 in Taiwan

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2019

HMD Global has confirmed to some Taiwanese tech publications that it will be holding a new smartphone named Nokia X71 in Taiwan. The launch event will be held on April 2 in the country. The Finnish firm will be also announcing the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone in Taiwan alongside the Nokia X71 smartphone.

HMD Global has launched couple of smartphones with notched displays in the recent past. However, the Nokia X71 will be arriving with a better full experience than any other phone launched by the company. It could be the first phone from the company to arrive with punch-hole display.

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo that was held at the end of February, HMD Global had unveiled the penta-lens camera setup enabled Nokia 9 PureView smartphone and a couple of budget-friendly phones such as Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 1 Plus. Since the company did not announce a mid-range phone at MWC 2019, the Nokia X71 could be arriving with mid-range specs. It could be arriving as a successor of the Nokia 6.1 Plus or Nokia 8.1 smartphone.

The press release by HMD Global confirms that the smartphone will be equipped with a triple camera unit that will include 48-megapixel primary sensor and 120-degree super wide-angle lens. The other specs of the phone are currently under the wraps. The Nokia TA-1167 smartphone that was recently approved by the National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan. Probably, the Nokia TA-1167 could be the upcoming Nokia X71 smartphone. The NCC certification of the phone had revealed that it will be coming with the same Salcomp AD-18WU charger that was made available with the Nokia 7 Plus phone from last year.

Read More: HMD Global releases statement regarding Nokia 7 Plus alleged “data breach”

Also, it could be the same phone that was spotted in 3D renders as Nokia 8.1 Plus few months ago. The 3D renders had revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display and a vertically arranged triple camera unit on its rear.

The launch event on April 2 in Taiwan will begin at 1:30 PM (local time). As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of Nokia X71 and Nokia 9 PureView for Taiwan.

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Moto G7 with Max Vision display, SD632 SoC and 4GB RAM launched in India for Rs. 16,990 ($247)

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Jeet

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Mar 25, 2019

Motorola, which changed the budget smartphone game with its first generation Moto G smartphone, hasn’t been able to replicate the same success since the past few years with the same series of smartphones. However, the company has not yet given up on the Moto G-series devices.

Last month, Lenovo-owned Motorola had launched its Moto G-series smartphones in Brazil. Later, the company had launched the Moto G7 Power in the Indian market. Today, the company has launched the Moto G7 in India, as expected from the teaser shared by the company earlier this month.

The smartphone is priced at Rs. 16,990 (approximately $247) in India and will be made available in two color options — Ceramic Black and Clear White. The device will be available for purchase from today, i.e. 25th March through Moto Hub stores, Flipkart, and major offline retailers across the country.

As for the specifications, the Moto G7 comes with a waterdrop or teardrop notch on top of a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display that supports 1080 x 2270 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 octa-core processor and is paired with 4GB of RAM.

It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot that further expands the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB. In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back side, comprising a 12MP + 5MP setup. On the front side, the Moto G7 features an 8MP shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and it also supports Face Unlock. The phone has a water-repellent design that shields it against accidental spills and sweat. Running on Android OS, the device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery with 15W Turbopower charging support.

At this price range, the Moto G7 will be competing against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Oppo K1, Samsung Galaxy M30, among others. In comparison to its competition, the Moto G7 seems to be underpowered at this price point.

Buy Cubot X19 4G Phablet For Only $119.99 On Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 25, 2019

Cubot took the wraps off its first model for 2019 dubbed Cubot X19 in January. The Chinese brand of Android smartphones has garnered huge popularity for its X series that comprises phones like the X18 and X18 Plus.

Much to the delight of Cubot fans, the recently unveiled X19 lived up to the hype. Touted as the company’s first device to run Android 9 Pie OS, the X19 boasts a new UI and appealing icons that offer a superior visual experience, coupled with low consumption for unparalleled user experience.

If you have been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on the Cubot X19, now’s the time. Cubot has teamed-up with Chinese online store Gearbest to offer the well-received phablet at an unbeatable price.

As part of its latest flash sale, Gearbest is now offering the black color version of the Cubot X19 for a lowered price of just $119.99. This is a noteworthy 24 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $157.98.

Cubot X19 Aside from grabbing this discount, new users can avail an extra PayPal discount, wherein they can get $3 off if their cart total exceeds $50. This additional discount will only be valid for the first 4000 pieces daily.

Alternatively, you can avail a 27 percent off on the twilight color version of the X19 phablet that would normally set you back $165.43 on both online as well as offline stores. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for only $119.99.

Moreover, if you are a new Gearbest customer, you can get an extra $3 off if you spend more than $50 as part of the EXTRA PayPal Discount. This offer will only be valid for the first 4000 orders daily.

On the downside, there were only 59 pieces of the twilight and 170 pieces of the black color version of the X19 4G phablet remaining for the promo. Since the promo is slated to end in just one day, you can follow this link to grab the discount without wasting time.

The Cubot X19 4G phablet offers the following features:

5.93 inch, 1080 x 2160 FHD+ Pixel Screen
MT6763T ( Helio P23 ) Octa-Core 2.5GHz 64-bit processor
Mali-T720 GPU
4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
16.0MP + 2.0MP rear camera
8.0MP front camera
Android 8.1 Oreo OS
Built-in 4000mAh Li-ion Battery

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Huawei P30 Pro appears with retail box ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2019

On March 26, Huawei will be debuting the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones. The rumor mill is now actively working on leaked shots. Few new images of the phone placed alongside its retail box have surfaced to some of its key specifications.

In the new images, the Huawei P30 Pro can be seen sporting a waterdrop notch enabled display that is curved towards its left and right edges. The chin of the device is slightly thick. The glass-bodied rear of the Huawei P30 Pro sporting gradient blue color can be seen in the other image. Its quad camera setup can be also seen on the top-left corner of the handset’s rear shell.

None of the retail box images have revealed the specifications of the Huawei P30 Pro. Recent reports have revealed that the phone will come equipped with a 6.47-inch curved OLD display that will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The selfie notch of the phone features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Kirin 980 chipset will be powering the smartphone with 8 GB of RAM. It will be hitting the market in multiple storage models such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. Like the Mate 20 series, the P30 Pro will be equipped with a nanoSD card slot for more storage. The smartphone will be arriving with a battery of 4,200mAh capacity that will be equipped with support for 40W fast charging. The rear shell of the phone will be featuring a triple camera unit with OIS enabled 40-megapixe primary sensor, a 20-megapixel wide-angle lens as secondary senor, an 8-megapixel periscope lens that will allow the device to support 10x hybrid and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 series get a solid price cut in China

The Android 9 Pie OS on the device will be skinned with the latest EMUI 9.1 ROM. The usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB-C, NFC and GPS will be available on the device. It will lack support for 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone will be also equipped with an IR blaster. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the different variants of the P30 Pro. Like the P30 handset, it will be coming in three color editions like Midnight Black, Breathing Crystal (White), Aurora (Green). It will be also available in a new color variant of Amber Sunrise.

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Buy Top Variants Of The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Global Version Smartphone At Unbeatable Prices On Giztop

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Mar 25, 2019

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi 9 SE smartphone available to the public earlier this month. The feature-laden mobile phone comes in two color versions including black and blue and you can choose from multiple variants.If you have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the recently announced smartphone at the best price in the online market, we got good news for you. The Chinese tech giant has teamed-up with Giztop to offer the 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and the slightly larger 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variants of the Mi 9 SE smartphone at unbeatable prices.

First off, the model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB in terms of internal storage capacity comes in two color versions i.e. black and blue. If you are interested in getting your hands on the aforesaid variant, you’d need to shell out $349 on Giztop.

If you are willing to spend $40 extra, you can go for the larger model that offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite videos, music and other multimedia content. In other words, the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant would set you back $389 on Giztop.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE smartphone boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specifications. Here are a few of them.

5.97-inch Samsung AMOLED FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels
10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE 2.3GHz processor
Adreno 616 610MHz GPU
Sony IMX 586 48MP+13MP+8MP triple camera module at the back
20MP AI front shooter
6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB/128GB UFS2.1 Storage
3070mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge
MIUI 10.2 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS
5th generation In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and buy your favorite variant of the Mi 9 SE smartphone from Giztop.

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Huawei Mate 20 series get a solid price cut in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2019

Huawei isn’t launching the Mate 30 anytime soon but the P30 is expected to land very soon. Ahead of the P30’s launch, the Mate 30 has gotten a 500 yuan cut in its price on Suning Tesco in China. This makes the device a strong contender as a worthy flagship phone.

Huawei recently revealed that it had sold over 10 million units of the Mate 20 series models till date. With such sales pre-price cut, the Mate 20 sales may be revitalized even with the impending launch of the P30. The price cut spreads across the different models that make up the series. The Mate 20 series comprises the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20X. The Mate 20 (6GB+64GB) is now available for 3499 yuan ($521) while the Mate 20 Pro goes for 4899 yuan ($729) after the 500 yuan price slash. The Mate 20X (6GB+128GB) now retails for 4499 yuan ($670). The price cut across the models is likely going to be for a short period but we expect it to sustain the record-breaking sales.

The Huawei Mate 20 is the firm’s first device to feature Huawei’s latest Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset. The models equally come with innovative camera setups co-engineered with Leica. The Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro both and Mate 20 X all feature a triple camera set up at the rear.

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Huawei’s new MediaPad M5 Youth Edition is powered by the Kirin 710/710F, comes in 8” and 10”

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 25, 2019

Huawei also announced a new tablet at today’s event. The new MediaPad M5 Youth Edition comes less than six months after the last one. It has a new design, a more powerful processor, and is available in Wi-Fi only and LTE models.

The new MediaPad M5 Youth Edition has an 8-inch IPS display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution. It still has pretty thick bezels on all sides and the back is covered in metal.

The biggest change is the new processor – a Kirin 710 or Kirin 710F (Huawei says both chipsets have the same performance but different packaging processes). There is 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of built-in storage. You also get a MicroSD card slot for adding up to 512GB of extra storage.

The MediaPad M5 Youth Edition has a single 13MP f/2.2 camera on the back and an 8MP f/2.0 camera in front for video calls. There is Harman Kardon professionally tuned audio combined with Huawei’s own Histen 5.0 for surround sound.

The tablet runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie. It packs a 5,100mAh battery which charges via a MicroUSB port and is said to provide up to 10 hours of playback. There is no NFC but you get Bluetooth 4.2. It also has GPU Turbo 2.0. Huawei says there is also a kids mode with pre-installed pre-school educational content. There is also a sensor that automatically detects if you are sitting properly depending on how you are holding the tablet.

MediaPad M5 Youth Edition Price and Availability

The tablet comes in Champagne Gold and Deep Gray. It is already available for pre-order on Vmall and will go on sale on April 10. Below are the prices for the different variants:

3GB RAM + 32GB Wi-Fi version = ¥1199 (~$179)

4GB RAM + 64GB Wi-Fi version = ¥1399 (~$208)

3GB RAM + 32GB Full Netcom version = ¥1499 (~$223)

4GB RAM + 64GB Full Netcom version = ¥1599 (~$238)

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Blackberry KEY2 Red Edition launches in China for 4499 Yuan (~$670)

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 25, 2019

Blackberry introduced KEY2 Red edition at MWC 2019 with new advancements. The new edition surfaced with aluminium design featuring red accent frame, and the black colour on keys and rear side texture. Today, Blackberry launched the new KEY2 Red edition in China. Interested users can buy it from JD.com for 4499 Yuan which roughly translates to $670.

The Blackberry KEY2 Red edition carries few software and design changes. It brings an ergonomically friendly action bar with important shortcuts at the bottom, revamped Blackberry Hub and BackBerry Calendar, and the new red colour design. Moreover, it hosts the same hardware specifications matching its standard version.

Blackberry KEY2 Red edition specifications

Blackberry KEY2 Red edition features a 4.5-inch display having a resolution of 1620 x 1080 pixels with 433 ppi. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core SoC powers it along with Adreno 512 GPU. Other specifications include 6GB RAM, 128 GB Internal storage, Android 8.1 Oreo, 3360 mAh battery, fingerprint sensor and a dual Hybrid SIM.

In-camera department, users will get a dual rear camera – 12 MP f/1.8 + 12MP f/2.6 with dual-tone LED flash. On the front side, there’s an 8MP camera for selfies and video calling. Unlike its competitors, Blackberry still supports 3.5 mm audio jack and comprising features such as HD audio, FM Radio and Dual Microphones. In connectivity, Blackberry added support for 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 & 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS / GLONASS, NFC and USB 3.0 Type-C. It measures 151.4×71.8×8.5mm and weighs 168g.

Related: BlackBerry KEY2 LE: A cheaper and less powerful KEY2, starts at $399

It is already available in Europe from the official online store. It would be interesting to see the number of sales despite being a costly affair featuring mid-range devices. Presently, on paper other flagship devices – Lenovo Z5, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Black Shark 2 are offering good value for money with Snapdragon 855 on board.

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Huawei Enjoy 9e and Enjoy 9S announced, price starts at ¥999 (~$149)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 25, 2019

Huawei had an event today where it announced two new phones – the Kirin 710-powered Enjoy 9S and the more affordable Enjoy 9e.

Enjoy 9S

The Enjoy 9S is a beautiful phone covered in glass on the front and rocking an NCVM finish on the back which gives it a ceramic-like appearance.

The phone isn’t just attractive on the outside, it packs pretty interesting specs to match. The screen measures 6.21 inches with a waterdrop notch at the top to house the 8MP front-facing camera. Huawei says the screen has a screen-to-body ratio of 89% and an 85% wide color gamut. The display also has an Eye Comfort mode to protect your eyes from blue light.

The selling point of the phone is its triple rear camera system made up of a 24MP primary camera, a 16MP super-wide angle lens with a 117° field of view, and a 2MP depth sensor. The super-wide angle camera comes in handy for those group selfies and landscape photos while the 2MP depth sensor helps with taking great portrait images.

There are AI features such as scene recognition (over 500), a super night scene mode, and HiVision for real-time translation, calorie calculation, and object identification. The Enjoy 9S can also record slow-motion videos at 480 frames per second.

Powering the Enjoy 9S is the 12nm Kirin 710 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage. There is GPU Turbo 2.0 which optimizes games like King of Glory for a better experience.

The phone runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and packs a 3,400mAh battery. It comes in four colors – Aurora Blue, Coral Red, Nebular Blue, and Magic Night Black. Price is ¥1499 (~$223) for the 64GB version and ¥1699 (~$253) for the 128GB version.

The Enjoy 9S is already available for pre-order starting today and will be available for purchase on Tuesday, April 2.

Huawei Enjoy 9e

A less-powerful model but with some few party tricks of its own called the Enjoy 9e was the second phone launched today.

The Enjoy 9e has a 6.09-inch 1560 x 720 display with a Dewdrop notch and an 87% screen-to-body ratio. Above the screen is a thin speaker grille that also houses the proximity and light sensors and a notification LED.

Inside the hood of the phone is the 12nm Helio P35 processor clocked at 2.3GHz and paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

The Enjoy 9e has a single 13MP f/1.8 camera on its back which Huawei claims takes in up to 50% more light than an f/2.2 sensor. The front camera is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor with a beauty mode and support for face unlock.

Although it doesn’t have the Enjoy 9S’s triple camera setup, the Enjoy 9e might come in handy when hanging out with your friends. It has Huawei’s SuperSound Technology which uses an 11V high-voltage Smart PA to pump out loud and clear audio. Switch to Party Mode, and you don’t need a Bluetooth speaker to fill up a room with friends.

Huawei claims its audio output is about 50% louder than that of other phones. The Enjoy 9e also has a headset-free FM radio which also takes advantage of the SuperSound technology.

The phone runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie, has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 4.2, single band Wi-Fi, and packs a 3,020mAh battery. Unfortunately, Huawei ships it with a 5V/1A charger.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE could soon launch globally, reveals compliances listing

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 25, 2019

China-bound Xiaomi Redmi Mi 9 SE could launch soon in India, reveals a new Xiaomi global compliances listing. In a bid to expand the device’s availability, the company is planning to debut it in India. However, Xiaomi didn’t confirm it officially, but we can’t even deny the possibilities of Mi 9 SE global launch.

Some evidence regarding its global availability surfaced in recent times. Xiaomi Mi 9SE was seen running MIUI 10 Global stable ROM at MWC 2019. Xiaomi always builds two versions of its MIUI ROM. The first is mainly for the Chinese market and other for global markets, carrying more localisation options and other comprehensive services. It meant the Chinese electronics maker plans to sell it outside China.

Now the recent listing adds substance to the possibility of Mi 9 SE global launch.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE launched in China a few weeks ago with mid-range specifications. It comes with 5.97-inch Full HD+ display having 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and 432 ppi. Unlike the standard Xiaomi Mi 9, it comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 octa-core Soc featuring Adreno 616 for graphical processing. Its triple rear camera module consists of 48MP + 13 MP + 8 MP sensors with improved night photography and other useful features. A 20 MP front camera is present for beautiful selfies.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is probably the last of its kind; Lin Bin hints

Xiaomi Mi 9SE is available different memory configurations: 6/64GB and 6/128 GB internal storage. In connectivity, LTE, HSPA, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi and USB 2.0 connectivity makes it compatible with newer standards. There’s 3070 mAh Li-Poly battery for extended power supply along with fast charging technology.

Recently, Xiaomi published its Android Pie based kernel source code for the public. It can be a potential hit in India if launched at an affordable price.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro gets MIUI 10.2.6.0 update in India; Global Beta 9.3.21 update available for many Xiaomi phones

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 25, 2019

Xiaomi is rolling out MIUI 10 update for Redmi Note 7 Pro in India. The Global Stable ROM V10.2.6.0PFHINXM carries various new optimisations and improves system stability. The OTA (Over-The-Air) update will automatically reach every device without manual intervention. On the other hand, Xiaomi has also rolled out MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM 9.3.21 for various devices. Many new changes in screen recording, notch settings and notifications are present.

Redmi Note 7 MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM

Precisely, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is receiving the Android Pie based MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM in India. Users can also manually flash it using the Recovery ROM weighing around 1.75GB, or a 2.2 GB Fastboot ROM. We recommend users to back up the critical data before manually flashing the latest software version.

Xiaomi MIUI 10 beta update

It’s showering updates for Xiaomi devices, besides the Redmi Note 7, the company rolled out MIUI 10 beta update for more than 10 Redmi and Mi phones. The MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM 9.3.21 is now available for devices such as Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 5A, Mi Note 3, Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite, Redmi Note 6 Pro, Mi Mix 3, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Max 3, Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 4A, Mi Max 2, Mi Mix 2, Mi 6, Mi Note 2, Mi Mix, Poco F1, Mi 8, etc.

Read More: Poco F1 MIUI 10.2.3.0 stable update starts rolling out with February 2019 security patch

The update fixes significant bugs such as the inability to unlock in landscape mode, clearing ‘Recent’ menu, face unlock disappear, and other UI issues. It also brings optimised User Interface for notch devices and an upgraded Game Turbo toolbox. Users can download new ROM from the source link below.

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Oppo’s video teaser for the upcoming Reno lineup is really creative

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Jeet

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Mar 25, 2019

Oppo has already confirmed that it will be launching its Oppo Reno smartphone series next month on 10th April at a launch event in China. Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has been teasing its specs and features.

The China-based smartphone brand has now teased several features of the upcoming phone in a creative video teaser. The video shows several real-life size elements such as camera lens, frame, and colors being embedded into the smartphone.

We expect the company to have the same or similar video at the time of product launch announcement to showcase its features. The teaser is indeed a creative one, making it stand apart from others which mainly just zooms in on the device or elements to showcase its features.

As we already know, thanks to the trademark filing, the Oppo Reno smartphone series will come with five different variants — Reno Pro, Reno Plus, Reno Zoom, Reno Lite, and Reno Youth, differing in terms of specifications and performance.

Earlier today, the company’s executive confirmed that the smartphone will come with Snapdragon 710 SoC. However, it’s not yet confirmed if all the variants will pack SD710 SoC or there will be a Snapdragon 855-powered model, perhaps the top-end model.

Previously leaked specifications of the device reveal that it’ll feature a 6.4-inch display that probably supports Full HD+ resolution. The smartphone is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing snapper of 16-megapixel. The device is loaded with the latest ColorOS v6.0 and it is equipped with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

As said, Oppo has scheduled a launch event on 10th April in China to launch the Oppo Reno-series smartphones. However, it’s not yet known if the company will be launching all five smartphone models on the same day.

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Xiaomi’s short video app Zhenjing Video makes a brief appearance

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Jeet

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Mar 25, 2019

Xiaomi, which considers itself as an internet service company and not a hardware company, is all set to launch its new short video application — Zhenjing Video. The company seems to be following the footsteps of Bytedance and Tencent.

The app named Zhenjing Video is being operated by a company in the southwestern city of Chengdu, in which Xiaomi owns a controlling stake. The app made its appearance in on Xiaomi and Baidu’s Android app stores but it has been taken down at the time of writing this.

However, a WeChat mini-program by the same name still remains live. Like other similar applications, this one too hosts videos ranging from one minute to 10 minutes, along with features such as personalized content and ‘bullet screens’ for displaying comments. Currently, users are unable to upload their videos.

Xiaomi jumping on the short video services bandwagon seems pretty much in line with the company’s strategy so far. The Chinese smartphone maker has already created an ecosystem of internet services products that comes pre-installed in Xiaomi’s smartphones.

The services offered by Xiaomi to its hardware users range from online media content streaming such as videos and music to its own payments services called Mi Pay. While some of those services are still limited to China, a few of the services have made to other regions as well, the latest being Mi Pay’s official launch in India earlier this month.

Internet services made up for 9 percent of the company’s revenue in the year 2018, showing 0.5 percent growth from 2017 but it grew around 61 percent compared to the year before. The gross profit margin for this business also grew from 57 percent to 63 percent, led by videos and live streaming services.

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Oppo Reno smartphone to come powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC

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Jeet

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Mar 25, 2019

Oppo has scheduled a launch event on 10th April in China where the company is all set to launch its upcoming “Reno” smartphone series. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, the company and its executives have been revealed details about the phones.

After the phone’s renders and key specs were leaked online, the company’s VP has now confirmed that the device will come in two variants. For users who prefer excellent camera performance, there will be a “top-end” model with 10x optical zoom support.

However, for those who just want decent smartphone performance can opt for the “standard” model of the Oppo Reno, which will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC and will come with the Sony’s 48 MP camera sensor.

Earlier, the phone’s specs had surfaced online, which revealed that it’ll feature a 6.4-inch display that probably supports Full HD+ resolution. The smartphone is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing snapper of 16-megapixel. The device is loaded with the latest ColorOS v6.0 and it is equipped with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

A recent trademark filing has revealed that the smartphone will be available in five variants — Reno Pro, Reno Plus, Reno Zoom, Reno Lite, and Reno Youth, differing in terms of specifications and performance. It also seems that Breeno — an AI-based voice assistant from Oppo will be made available on these Reno series smartphones.

As said, Oppo has already scheduled a launch event on 10th April in China to launch the Oppo Reno-series smartphones. However, it’s not yet known if the company will be launching all five smartphone models on the same day.

We won’t see a Snapdragon 855 powered Redmi flagship anytime soon

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 25, 2019

Last month, Lu Weibing, the head of the Redmi confirmed via a Weibo post that the brand will release a Snapdragon 855 flagship. However, after that we didn’t get any information about this upcoming model. But it looks like a lot of Xiaomi fans were pestering him with questions about this flagship. Earlier today, he posted on Weibo requesting his followers not to ask him about Redmi 855 smartphone.

Mr. Weibing revealed that it was still too early to talk about the phone. His current focus was to ensure that the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 model sales exceed ten million units.

So, despite the earlier confirmation, the Snapdragon 855 powered Redmi device is unlikely to launch anytime soon. So, if you were looking for a cheap SD855 flagship anytime soon, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is still one of your best bets.

RELATED: Redmi Note 7 Pro vs OPPO F11 vs Huawei Nova 4e Comparison

The new Xiaomi Redmi 7 series models are selling pretty well. So, it won’t be very long until the brand hits its target. The main highlight of the Redmi Note 7 Pro is its Sony IMX586 48MP sensor, which is the same one used in the Xiaomi Mi 9. This along with Snapdragon 675, 4000mAh battery and splash resistance makes the phone a pretty compelling option in the mid-range segment.

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Mar 25, 2019

There’s no dearth of home security products that help you monitor any sort of unauthorized entry, intrusion or suspicious activities that are likely to put lives of your loved one in jeopardy. Regrettably, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.
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Lenovo Z6 Pro with “Hyper Video” to be revealed on 26th March

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Jeet

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Mar 25, 2019

Lenovo had earlier teased the launch of Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone during the Mobile World Congress 2019 last month in Barcelona, Spain. However, instead of launching the smartphone, the company just revealed that the phone will make its debut soon.

Now, Lenovo Group Vice President Chang Chengfa has officially announced that the company’s next flagship smartphone Lenovo Z6 Pro will be unveiled on March 27. He said that people won’t have to wait for the device and he calls it “new species” and “new experience”, hinting that it’ll be a special device.

In addition to that, it mentions the word “HYPER VIDEO” but nothing much is known about this feature. If nothing unexpected, this will be the main function of the Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone. Earlier, it was revealed that the “Hyper Videos” will be the trend of the 5G era.

Although he didn’t explain what Hyper videos are, he did say they will be transferred at higher speeds than current videos. Phones, including Z 6 Pro, will record this hyper videos will feature new camera technologies.

Mr. Chang finally revealed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will launch in China in June with support for 5G. The company announced a 5G partnership with China Unicom, so the Z6 Pro will most definitely be available on the carrier.

The phone’s launch, which is scheduled to take place on 27th March, is unexpected as earlier the company had revealed that the Z6 Pro will be launched in June 2019 with support for 5G. There’s a possibility that the non-5G variant could launch this month while the 5G model will be launched in June.

The company’s current flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z5 Pro, is already ahead of the competition since it had launched the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT as the world’s first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC in December 2018. It is also the first smartphone ever to feature 12GB of RAM.

Did Xiaomi just tease the Mi Mix 4?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2019

In October last year, Xiaomi had introduced the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 smartphone and its 5G edition was announced in Europe in the previous month. Through a new Weibo post, the company has teased the arrival of a new Mi MIX series phone. Could it be the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4?

Neither the teaser nor the Weibo post has any mentioning of the Mi MIX 4 moniker. However, the image suggests that it is the next flagship model in the series. In October 2016, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX concept phone with ceramic rear and tri-bezeless display. The Mi MIX 2 that was unveiled in November 2017 arrived with the same design.

The handset was succeeded by Mi MIX 3 in October 2018. It had arrived with a slider design which allowed it to boast a higher screen-to-body ratio. The company had also announced the Mi MIX 2S as an upgraded edition of the Mi MIX 2S in March 2018. There is no confirmation on whether the company has any plans to launch a phone with Mi MIX 3S moniker. The arrival of Mi MIX 3S seems unlikely since it has recently launched the Mi MIX 3 5G edition. Probably, the company could be hinting the arrival of the Mi MIX 4.

The Mi MIX phones are usually introduced in early fourth quarter of the year. Now that the company has released a teaser for an upcoming Mi MIX phone, it appears that the Mi MIX 4 may debut early this year. Each generation of Mi MIX series have offered surprises in design. Hence, the Mi MIX 4 is expected to offer a higher screen space than the Mi MIX 3. It is also rumored to arrive with triple camera setup equipped with a periscope lens.

A recent report had revealed that the Xiaomi may soon announce the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G phone in China. It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm whether the company could be teasing the Mi MIX 3 5G edition for China or the Mi MIX 4 with a surprising new design.

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Motorola One Vision renders appear to reveal front and rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2019

Recent reports have revealed that the Motorola One Vision is an upcoming Android One phone from the company. The same smartphone is expected to release in China as Motorola P40 as the successor for the Motorola P30 phone from last year. Key details on the specs had appeared in the previous week. A leaked render of the Motorola One Vision has appeared to reveal its front and rear design.

The Motorola One Vision can be seen sporting a tall aspect ratio screen with a punch-hole camera cutout on its top-left corner. The brown colored back panel of the phone features a vertical dual camera module followed by an LED flash. The Motorola logo on the rear will be embedded with a fingerprint reader. The Android One logo can be also seen towards the bottom edge of the rear shell of the phone. An external speaker and USB-C port is available on the bottom edge of the device.

A recent leak had revealed that the Motorola One Vision will be arriving with a 21:9 tall aspect ratio display that includes a camera cutout of 174 x 167 pixels on the display. The screen is said to support a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2560 pixels.

The smartphone is expected to get unveiled as the first Exynos powered device from Motorola. It is likely to be fueled by the Exynos 9610 SoC. The chipset could be coupled with 3 GB or 4 GB RAM. It may hit the market in storage choices such as 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. It may come packed with a 3,500mAh battery.

The Motorola One Vision is expected to feature 48-megapixel primary sensor in its dual camera setup. By default, it will be able to snap photos of 12-megapixel resolution. The Exynos 9610 will assist the One Vision to capture 48-megapixel shots through Quad Color Filer Array at slower speeds of 18 fps. The Long Exposure feature that is expected to be available on the Motorola One Vision will let users to capture optimized photos in dim-light conditions. The smartphone is expected to go official in the second quarter of the year.

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