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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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 wait is over! Get ready to feast on a sweeter smartphone experience with Android 9 Pie on Nokia 3.1 Plus. Nokia smartphones get smarter with time #GetSmart #Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/8wG544OAEk

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) February 26, 2019

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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.

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

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.

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 Pro, Mi 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.

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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Realme 3’s Night Camera Samples Impresses, Antutu score leaked as well

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Feb 26, 2019

Realme 3 is all set to launch on March 4. Before its official launch, we have got a live image of the front of the phone, courtesy of the popular tipster, Ishan Agarwal. The new image confirms that the phone will feature a dewdrop display, similar to the one seen on its sibling, the Realme U1.

The photo further shows us the AnTuTu benchmark of the device, scoring an impressive 137,976. The tipster further reveals that the phone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 and is running Android Pie OS out of the box.

Apart from this live image, GSMArena revealed a few camera samples from the Realme 3. These samples were compared directly with competitors like the Redmi Note 7 and Samsung Galaxy M20. There are two new features in the Realme model — Chroma Boost and Nightscape — which seem to give it an edge over its rivals, especially when it comes to dynamic range and night photography.

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In fact, if you compare the samples side by side, Realme’s Chroma boost feature seems to have done a fantastic job in boosting the dynamic range of the Realme 3. There’s a significant difference in the dynamic range among the three smartphone samples in question and the Realme model definitely had an edge. Even in the Nightscape mode, which is the company’s handheld night mode, the phone managed to do a fantastic job of managing the exposure and highlights with minimum noise. Once again, we could see that Realme 3 had a definite advantage.

You can check out the full camera comparison and samples from Realme 3 at GSMArena.

RELATED: Realme 3 to feature diamond-cut design, Helio P70 SoC and dual rear cameras

While official specs are not yet available, it is rumored that the phone will have a 6.3-inch display with FHD+ resolution, 4GB RAM, dual 16+5MP cameras at the back, and a large 4000mAh battery. The phone is also said to come in a starry gradient finish.

Overall, the phone is shaping up to be an impressive mid-ranger. All we have to do is wait until March 4 to get official details.

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Giveaway – Win a 12-Bottle Wine Cooler (3 units)

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Feb 26, 2019

Gizmochina along with BESTEK is conducting 3 unit 12-Bottle Wine Cooler as giveaway gift to three lucky readers. You just have to follow the giveaway page on bestekmall to win this amazing gift.

If you want to win free 12-Bottle Wine Cooler, you need to fill out the form first, and then follow the steps. One prize is limited to one person, 10 winners in total. 3 winners will get 12 Bottle Wine Cooler, the left will get $10 amazon gift cards each. The Giveaway is open to all users in US, CA, UK, FR, DE, IT and ES.

BESTEK 12-Bottle Wine Cooler is a good choice for your wine which comes with removable chrome shelves that store up to 12 bottles of your wine in a 25*19.7*9.9-inch space. The BESTEK 12-Bottle Wine Cooler ships with the double-layered tempered glass door which air-tight seal ensures an interior odor-free environment that maintains constant humidity. Also, the BESTEK 12-Bottle Wine Cooler has the electronic control panel. You can set and monitor internal temperature fast and easy. With the energy-efficient thermoelectric cooling system, storing wine in a consistent environment has no use for vibration and noise.

You can click here to get more information about the Giveaway and the 12-Bottle Wine Cooler. What’s more, you can buy the Cooler with the coupon code FORPRO60 to have 60% off.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 goes out of stock within 53 seconds during first flash sale

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Feb 26, 2019

After numerous rumors, Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 at MWC 2019 with outstanding specifications. It is the first Xiaomi smartphone that comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. The Chinese smartphone maker has added various new premium luxuries to the Mi 9. It’s the first device to support 20W Wireless flash charging throughout the globe. After getting more than a million registrations within 24 hours at JD.com, today Xiaomi Mi 9 made another achievement. At the first ever flash sale of Mi 9, the device went out of stock within 53 seconds.

Xiaomi took to Weibo to make an announcement regarding the first flash sale of Mi 9. Xiaomi has made it available online and offline via its Mi Home stores and other retail outlets throughout China. Still, if you missed it at the sale Customers can register to purchase it from JD.com or mi.com. Moreover, the customers can pre-order Mi 9 in European countries such as Spain, Italy, and France. Xiaomi will make Mi 9’s 6/64 GB variant available in the European market.

Additionally, Xiaomi comes packed with a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with the resolution of 2340 x 1080p pixels. In order to protect from accidental falls, it carries Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The Xiaomi flagship carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 coupled with 6/8GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 tends to be 45 percent faster than its predecessor. The new chipset will allow it to process AI 3x quicker than the Mi 8. It will be made available 64/128 GB internal storage options.

Xiaomi has made the camera of Mi 9 more powerful with the triple rear sensors. It consists 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor + 12 MP telephoto lens and an 16 MP ultrawide – angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It carries 10 MP selfie camera on the front side.

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

Xiaomi is the world’s first device to come packed with Qualcomm Quick Charge and Qi Wireless standard 20W wireless flash charging technique. It will charge the device 37% faster than the standard wireless charging pads.

Users who didn’t get the device on the first sale can wait for the Xiaomi Mi 9 second flash sale which is set for March 5 at 10:00 am (Beijing Time). Otherwise, users can go to local Xiaomi stores to buy and experience the new Mi 9.

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Huawei Mate X Questions answered: Durability, App support and more

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Feb 26, 2019

A couple of days ago at MWC 2019, Huawei announced the mate X, a foldable display device. It attracted a lot of attention from global media and is set to compete with Samsung Galaxy Fold. Along with the foldable display there comes many new questions that every customer wants to ask before buying it. In order to address these queries, He Gang, president of Huawei terminal mobile product line took a media session.

Mr Gang responded to the question on the device’s durability like how many times it can fold and unfold before breaking? He said that the company had not measured the exact number of counts. Huawei is testing the new device via different means, and still many tests are left. Before the actual launch, Huawei ensures that the device will definitely meet the consumers’ requirements.

In order to provide a seamless experience to users, the Apps should also follow new design rules. Well, commenting on the App development, Gang said that it is not a big trouble for the company. Huawei has already done a lot to improve the app experience on Mate X. It easily fits the tablet viewport when we unfold the device. It is quite comfortable for Apps to transform into a tablet view.

He Gang further emphasised that Huawei has taken care of the durability and usability of the Mate X. The foldable display will not act as a barrier for the daily usage of the smartphone. There won’t be any display issue which will interfere in its smooth usage.

Also, to get actual usage figures, we have to wait for a couple of years. As Mate X is a new kind of device and it would be quite difficult to comment on its usage, durability without having exact figures.

Additionally, it holds a 1.8GHz Kirin 980 SoC with 8 GB RAM. It is coupled with Balong 5000 5G modem chipset and comes with 512 GB internal storage. The new device carries a flexible 8-inch display with the resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels. Mate X gives a viewport of 6.6 inches with the resolution of 1148 x 2480 pixels when folded. There are quad cameras on the device consisting of a 40-megapixel wide primary lens + 16-megapixel sensor for ultrawide photos + 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a ToF camera.

Read More: Huawei’s 55W SuperCharge technology will be exclusive to the Mate X for the time being

Huawei Mate X will launch in June this year at the price of $2600 which roughly translates to 17,500 Yuan.

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

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Feb 26, 2019

Meizu will announce its new mid-range phone, the Meizu Note 9 on March 6. The phone is expected to be the manufacturer’s answer to Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. Ahead of the launch next week, a picture taken with the phone has surfaced.

The Meizu Note 9 will come with dual rear cameras – a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. There is no confirmation yet but it has been reported that the phone uses the same Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor as the Redmi Note 7.

The picture above is of the La Sagrada Familia, an uncompleted Roman Catholic church in Barcelona and was shared by Meizu’s VP, Li Nan. It isn’t a super wide-angle image but the Meizu Note 9 does a great job at capturing most of the building.

On a side note, since the picture was taken in Barcelona, we know the Meizu Note 9 is at MWC. Maybe someone will provide live photos of the device before the event is over.

The Meizu Note 9 will also come with a 20MP front-facing camera that is housed within the notch of its 6.2-inch FHD+ display.