Huawei has been having it tough in the last few weeks. The Chinese company has been under scrutiny regarding security concerns ever since the US encouraged its allies to bar the company from supplying 5G equipment to them.
There were reports Germany would bar them from supplying equipment for its 5G network but recent reports have revealed that isn’t legally viable.
Huawei is expected to deliver a speech at its Chinese New Year reception in Brussels and Reuters was able to get a copy of the speech which will be delivered by Abraham Liu, its chief representative to European Institutions and the president of its European Public Affairs and Communication Office.
In the speech, Huawei says it takes cybersecurity very seriously and believes it “should remain as a technical issue instead of an ideological issue. Because technical issues can always be resolved through the right solutions while ideological issues cannot.”
The tech giant also said in the speech that they are “always willing to accept the supervision and suggestions of all European governments, customers, and partners” to prove themselves as a trustworthy partner.
Recently, a 14-year-old made an interesting discovery on Apple‘s proprietary videotelephony product, FaceTime. He discovered that you could add yourself to a Group FaceTime call and force recipients to answer immediately. To induce this, the user starts a FaceTime video call with a contact, then while the call is “ringing,” they add themselves to the call as a third party by tapping “Add Person” and entering their own phone number. If properly executed, a Group FaceTime call is started and the original recipient’s audio begins to stream before the call is accepted.
This discovery has now earned the teenager identified as Grant Thompson a recognition and reward from Apple. The tech giant has confirmed that it will be providing the family with compensation for finding the bug as part of its bug bounty reward program. The teenager will also get a scholarship for his education which is actually a gift from Apple. No amount was mentioned but if the compensation is part of the company’s Bug Bounty program, the amount could be anywhere between $25,000 and $200,000.
Apple was at first slow to acknowledge the bug after Thompson’s mother Michelle attempted to warn Apple about the exploit a week before it became major news. The company was prompted to acknowledge the issue and the discovery after several tweets about the issue. The feature was temporarily disabled but the bug has now been fixed in the latest iOS 12.1.4 and macOS Mojave updates. The release note for the new iOS 12.1.4 version includes an acknowledgement of the discovery, crediting Grant alongside another individual identified as Draven Morris.
A mysterious Xiaomi phone with model number M1902F1A / M1902F1T was approved by China’s Compulsory Certificate (3C) body at the end of the previous month. Since the charger that will accompany the M1902F1A / M1902F1T phone carries support for up to 27W fast charging, it was speculated that the mysterious handset could be the Xiaomi Mi 9. The reason behind it was that Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed recently that the Mi 9 would be equipped with support for faster charging technology. A smartphone with model number M1902F1G has been approved by Singapore’s IMDA authority. The IMDA certification has confirmed that it is the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone which suggests confirms that the M1902F1A / M1902F1T are the variants the of the same phone heading to China.
The IMDA certification of the Xiaomi Mi 9 has not revealed any information on its specifications but has only confirmed the moniker. The certification of the phone suggests that its arrival is not far away. The IMDA certification is a good evidence that hints that the Mi 9 would be made available outside of China.
Xiaomi’s Product Director Tang Weng Thomas has claimed that the designer who built the Xiaomi Mi 6 is creating the Mi 9 smartphone. The Mi 6 handset was praised for its design which indicates that the Mi 9 will have an impressive build. Rumors have revealed that the Mi 9 will be arriving with a waterdrop notch screen to deliver a high screen-to-body ratio. An alleged image of the Mi 9 that was reportedly shared and deleted on Weibo by Thomas had suggested that its glass chassis could be equipped with a triple camera setup. The rear side of the phone lacked a fingerprint which indicates that it could be featuring an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Rumors have it that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be featuring a 6.4-inch display. The Snapdragon 855 is expected to power it along with up to 6 GB of RAM. It may include 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 + 12-megapixel + 3D ToF triple camera. For selfies, it may come with 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor. It may receive power from a 3,500mAh battery.
Xiaomi had launched the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone alongside the Mi 8 last year. Hence, there is a possibility that the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE may also get announced alongside the Mi 9 phone.
Microsoft is continually upgrading Skype to endeavor it with latest features. Recently, in an update, Skype has received the option to blur the background while placing video calls. It will allow users to avoid clearing up the messy room or any environment with blur effect while using the video messenger.
Earlier, it was quite hectic to clear up all the mess before placing the video call. Now a great thanks to the latest Background blur feature which will ease out some load from individuals working from home or a busy cafe. The new feature will automatically apply a blur filter to the background and will show your face as focused.
The feature was already present from the last year on Microsoft Teams Software. Now, Microsoft has extended it to the general public or all Skype users around the globe. Currently, the new feature is limited for the latest version on PC and Laptop. Microsoft has not given any exact date about when the feature will be available on mobile devices.
On the back end, Skype is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to blur the background. It will keep your body in focus, while all other things in the background with be blurred. Although, the efficiency of the feature is yet to be tested.
You guys can update your Skype to get the blur functionality on PC and Laptops. How many of you have already used the Microsoft Skype background Blue feature? Share your experience with us via the comments below.
Vivo has excellent plans for the year 2019, and they are soon announcing the Vivo V15 Pro and Vivo V15. Recently, both the devices with a Pop-Up style selfies camera received the NBTC cetification in Thailand. Surprisingly, the Vivo V15 received certification a week after the Vivo V15 Pro. The new Vivo V15 will also carry a brochure of similar specs including the same 32 MP Pop-Up selfies camera.
As per the rumors, Vivo is set to announce both the devices in India on February 20, a few days before Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona.
As per the NBTC certification, the smartphone codenamed Vivo 1819 will be named as Vivo V15. Although, no other details have been revealed via Thailand’s certification agency. As per old rumors and leaks, it will feature various AI-powered enhancements in 32 MP Pop-Up selfies camera. It will carry similar specs to vivo V15 Pro with some minor changes.
Additionally, Vivo V15 Pro will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-Core processor and 6GB RAM. It is an incremental upgrade over the Snapdragon 660 SoC which is present in the Vivo V11 Pro. It will come only in 128GB storage variants with an option of memory expansion via microSD card.
In-camera department, Vivo V15 Pro will get an impressive 48MP+8MP+5MP triple camera setup on the rear side. While it will host a 32MP Pop-Up selfies camera on the front side. There will be a 3700 mAh non-removable battery with Dual Engine Fast charging technology.
Home security systems play vital roles in detecting intrusion, unauthorized entry and suspicious activities that might put yours or your loved ones’ lives in jeopardy.
While there’s no dearth of gadgets and devices that offer much-needed protection to your home or office, these tools aren’t easy on the pocketbook. But it looks like AliExpress is bent on changing that.
In a bid to make security products available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese online retail service is doling out up to a noteworthy 50 percent off on top-end security cameras, alarms etc.
Dubbed ‘Security & Protection,’ the recently kicked-off promo features several products that have been split into different categories including The Bestsellers, Top Stores, Video Surveillance, Alarms & Sensors and lots more.
More importantly, you can grab great discounts on all items available on the promotion page.
For the sake of an instance, the ESCAM G02 video monitor IP camera that usually sells for $43.49 is currently up for grabs bearing a reduced price tag of just $32.62 on AliExpress.
This 25 percent discount will be valid for nine days. Those using AliExpress App to place this order will be eligible to get a bigger discount.
Likewise, new users can apply $3 off coupon and save more money before placing their order.
‘The Bestsellers’ section is brimming with a slew of heavily discounted security gadgets like the Hiseeu 1080P IP camera wireless home security IP camera, BaoFeng UV-5R Walkie-talkie Professional Walkie-Talkie etc.
While you’d normally end up shelling out a lot of money on the aforesaid items, AliExpress is offering you a chance to get your tech greedy hands on them without emptying your pocket.
You can visit official online stores of popular brands like KKMOON, Sherlock, RETEVIS, BOAVISION and lots more by heading straight to the next category called Top Stores.
Video Surveillance alludes to the largest segment of Security technology and it comprises a slew of high-end cameras, systems, and accessories. There are no prizes for guessing, these gadgets don’t come cheap.
If you have restlessly been waiting to buy video surveillance products without burning a hole in your pocket, all you need to do is to check out the ‘Video Surveillance’ section on the promotion page.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the products that you can buy at reduced prices. It is worth noting that the products will go back to their retail prices once the promo wraps up!
Last year, smartphone market witnessed a decline in total shipments for the first time in the last 8 years. This has affected the growth of various smartphone manufacturers including Apple, Huawei, and others. Turning out of odds, the Indian smartphone market has managed to register growth of 10% in the smartphone shipments last year. As per the consulting firm, Canalys, a total of above 250 million units were sold in 2018.
In comparison to 2017, handset shipments improved by 10%, making a place in the list of a few markets which posted full-year-growth. As per the report, a growth of 12 million handsets was seen in the market. Overall, it is the best growth that any market around the globe has achieved in 2018.
In detail, Xiaomi stood first in terms of total shipments. The Chinese company has managed to ship in 41 million smartphones constituting 29.9% market share. Xiaomi has witnessed 59.6% of overall growth with respect to the year 2017. Although, the Korean giant has made it to the second place with 35.4 million handset shipments, roughly converting to 25.8% market share. Samsung gradually improved than 2017 with increased growth of 20.4%. In the last, Vivo, Oppo, Micromax managed to make their place in the top 5 positions.
Surprisingly, both Huawei and Apple didn’t make it to the top 5 spots and ended up in the “others” category. The growth of both companies has stalled in India due to various reasons.
Moreover, Oppo’s numbers don’t include the data of Realme devices. The report carries the data of its subsidiary differently, ending up the confusion for readers.
The numbers above for the Xiaomi depicts that India is its biggest market around the globe. Last year, in the fourth quarter, it shipped 9.4 million smartphones in China, while a total of 10 million units made it to India.
It will be good to see some more competition in India, as the market has not followed the global slowdown.
Known for offering a wide selection of electronic equipment like smartphones, tablets, computers, action cameras at unbeatable prices, Geekmall is now giving its users something more to cheer about.
The European online store is giving its loyal user base an unmissable opportunity to get 5€ off on all their purchases on Geekmall.eu for a limited period of time.
In order to avail the discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GEEK5 before placing your order.
For the sake of an instance, the Xiaomi Mi8 Lite smartphone usually sells for 229,00 €, but you can use the aforesaid coupon to save 5,00 € and reduce the original selling price of the phone to only 224,00 €. You can even take advantage of the discounts applied to select products aside from using the aforesaid coupon to get an additional discount.
For example, the global version of the Xiaomi Mi8 would normally set you back 499,00 € on both online as well as offline stores.
But you can now buy it for just 439.00 € on Geekmall, thanks to a noteworthy discount available on the phone’s retail price.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GEEK5 to bring the already lowered retail price of the Mi8 smartphone further down to just 434,00 € without breaking a sweat.
All products available Geekmall.eu has been split into multiple categories in a bid to expedite and simplify the search process.
These categories include smartphones, tablets and computers, action cameras, TV box, smartwatch/band, gadgets/accessories, drone, and smart home.
Much to the delight of smartphone lovers, Geekmall.eu offers well-received handsets from popular manufacturers like Xiaomi, Huawei Honor, Nubia, OnePlus, Oppo and BlackView.
Likewise, the online store features a slew of coveted smartwatches from brands like Xiaomi, Ticwatch, Lenovo, Makibes, Teclast, IWOWNFIT, Huawei Honor and We Loop.
Not only most of the electronic items are available for lowered prices on Geekmall.eu, but you can also use the 5 € off to save more money before placing your order.
You can head straight to this link to check out all the rest of the products and avail an extra discount before the coupon expires.
Rumors have it that Xiaomi is gearing up to introduce the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship. Recent reports have revealed that it could be the first phone from the company to arrive with triple rear cameras. According to a Chinese publication, Xiaomi’s Product Director Tang Weng Thomas has revealed on Weibo that the company is working the same designer for the Mi 9 who had created the Xiaomi Mi 6.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 that was announced in 2017 had arrived at such a time when high-end smartphones were spotting 16:9 aspect ratio displays. The glass-bodied designed was welcomed by Xiaomi fans and critics. The Chinese manufacturer did not launch the Xiaomi Mi 7 smartphone in 2018. Instead, it had launched the Xiaomi Mi 8 as the successor of Mi 6. The design of the Mi 8 was not received well by the audience since it came with a notched display. Hence, it appears that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be a good-looking smartphone since it will be made by Mi 6’s designer.
In the previous week, Thomas had reportedly shared an image of the alleged Xiaomi Mi 9 on Weibo. The image was deleted few minutes after it was shared on the microblogging site. The smartphone that featured a glass back did not feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It even appeared to feature a vertically arranged triple camera module.
Even though some rumors have claimed that the Mi 9 may go official this month, there is no concrete evidence on the launch date of the Xiaomi Mi 9. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed in the previous month that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be equipped with better rapid charging technology. A mysterious Xiaomi phone with support for 27W fast charging was recently approved by 3C authority in China. It is speculated that it could be the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone.
Rumors surrounding the Mi 9 claim that it will be equipped with waterdrop-style notched display of 6.4 inches. The Snapdragon 855 may power the phone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It may draw power from a 3,500mAh battery. For photography, it may feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 3D ToF triple camera module and a 24-meagpixel Sony IMX576 selfie camera.
If you are in the market for a top-branded TV box you are highly likely to end up spending a lot of money. But it looks like GeeKBuying is bent on changing that. In a bid to bid to make feature-laden TV boxes available to cost-conscious buyers at lowered prices, the Chinese online store has launched the ‘Top 10 TV Boxes’ promotion.
The recently kicked-off promo features a wide selection of TV boxes that have been added to categories like Top 10, More Savings, New Arrivals, Mini PCs etc.
Not only can GeekBuying users avail big discounts on the TV boxes from the promotion page, but they can also use promo code TOP10TV to save a significant amount of money during the checkout process.
Along with a slew of other well-received devices that transform a regular television into a smart TV, the VORKE Z6 Plus and the ZIDOO X9S TV boxes have also gone up for sale bearing reduced prices on GeekBuying.
We’ll divulge more details about the discount in just a bit and show you how to get extra discounts on the two TV boxes without breaking a sweat.
VORKE Z6 Plus TV Box
Under the hood, this coveted TV box packs a powerful Amlogic S912 CPU, which is touted as a high-performance octa-core 64bit chipset as it delivers a maximum clock speed of up to 1.5GHz.
On top of that, the device ships with 3GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage capacity. The VORKE Z6 Plus runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and supports 4K H.265 VP9 decoding for high definition pictures and videos. While a top-branded TV box offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, the VORKE Z6 Plus is now available for an unbelievably reduced price of just $63.99 on GeekBuying.
Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_TOP10TV to extend this 38 percent discount, which is applied to the device’s original asking price of $102.85.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $5 more by reducing the TV box’s retail price to just $58.99. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.
The ZIDOO X9S is powered by an RTD1295 processor and it fully supports 4K UHD contents. The powerful 64bit CPU teams up with the Mali-T820 GPU to deliver unmatched 4K graphics and true-to-life images.
Unlike earlier TV boxes that adopted 8-bit color technologies to deliver 16 million colors, the ZIDOO X9S supports a wider color spectrum (BT.2020) along with 10-bit color, resulting in a whopping 1.06 billion colors.
While the aforesaid features completely justify the $199.00 price tag the ZIDOO X9S usually carries, GeekBuying is giving its users a chance to buy it for a lowered price of just $123.99. This is a noteworthy 38 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
In addition to taking full advantage of the discount, GeekBuying users can apply coupon code GIZ_TOP10TV to get an extra $5 off during the checkout process.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the ZIDOO X9S TV box further down to only $118.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.
You can visit this link to grab the discount, which is valid for the 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM variant of the TV box. It is also worth noting that the promotion will end in just one day.
OnePlus made the long-awaited OnePlus 5 smartphone available to its huge fanbase in June 2017. While you’d expect the phone’s popularity to dwindle nearly a couple of years after hitting the store shelves, the OnePlus is still one of the Chinese mobile phone maker’s most sought-after handsets.
Taking its undying demand into consideration, OnePlus is now offering the OnePlus 5 smartphone for a considerably lowered price on AliExpress. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.
The OnePlus 5 smartphone isn’t easy on the pocketbook. In fact, the 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM phone will set you back $438.74 on both online as well as offline stores.
Even if you go for the slightly smaller variant of the OnePlus 5 that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity, you’d end up spending $391.24. But that’s about to change.
Much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, OnePlus is offering a noteworthy 23 percent discount on the aforesaid variants. As a result, the black color version of the 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM model can now be yours for a lowered price of just $301.25.
The larger variant that comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB ROM can now be yours for a reduced price of just $337.83. This discount is valid specifically for the black color version of the phone.
Moreover, those spending $199 will qualify to use a $6 off coupon, while new users will be eligible to apply a $3 off coupon at the time of checking out.
An absolute bargain at this price, the OnePlus 5 sports a 5.5 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The phone features a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.
Under the hood, the OnePlus 5 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-Core processor along with a highly competent Adreno 540 GPU.
On the photography front, the OnePlus 5 houses a 16.0MP+20.0MP dual-camera setup and a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face chatting.
It runs H2OS 3.5 based on Android Nougat OS and draws its juices from a robust 3300mAh battery.
Aside from a rear-mounted fingerprinted sensor, the phone features several sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
You can head straight to this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
In addition to helping you stay in touch with your family and friends, newfangled smartphones provide a range of awe-inspiring capabilities come in handy in day to day life.
While most handset makers usually assign steep price tags to their feature-laden mobile devices, ProTruly has broken the tradition with its new smartphone dubbed the D7, despite being one of the lesser-known Chinese brands.
The ProTruly D7 is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports a 5.5 Inch FHD display with a high screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Moreover, the phone packs an MTK6797 Helio X20 Deca Core processor, paired with 3GB of RAM, under the hood. It offers 32GB of internal storage capacity that can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The USP of ProTruly D7 smartphone is its 26.0MP VR camera. There’s a 13.0MP camera with flashlight placed on the back, and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.
The dual-SIM smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS and draws its juices from a non-removable 3560mAh battery.
On top of that, the ProTruly D7 supports a wide selection of useful sensors including the gravity sensor, light sensor, gyro sensor, Hall sensor, e-compass, and a fingerprint sensor.
Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the ProTruly D7 smartphone will set you back just $148.70 on both online as well as offline stores.
If you are living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartphone, Banggood’s got your back.
As part of its latest Flash Sale, the Chinese online store is currently doling out a noteworthy 30 percent discount on the ProTruly D7 smartphone’s original asking price. As a result, you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $103.99.
You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discount, which will be valid for the gold color version of the ProTruly D7 smartphone. Note that the Flash Sale is slated to end in three days.
GearBest continues to garner huge popularity as online shopper’s favorite gadget and tech store.
In a bid to offer its loyal user base something to cheer about, the Chinese online is now doling out a big discount on the Junsun A930 DVR rearview mirrors.
We will not only shed light on the discount available for the aforesaid product but also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out.
Junsun A930 10 inch HD 1080P DVR Rearview Mirrors
Designed to help you stay connected even on the go, the Junsun A930 supports 3G SIM card and Wi-Fi. You can experience fast web browsing by connecting either through Wi-Fi or using a Hotspot of your mobile device.
Aside from web surfing, the Junsun A930 supports remote monitoring, GPS navigation, Bluetooth phone, music, and videos. This real-time rearview mirror is a great choice for your car regardless of its size.
Moreover, the Junsun A930 works flawlessly on a sunny day, fog day and even when it is raining. Its 10-in Full View touch screen delivers a clear image without any sort of delay. While you’d expect a highly useful car accessory offering comparable features to cost you a bomb, it might interest you to know that the Junsun A930 DVR rearview mirrors can be yours for a dropped price of just $158.48 on GearBest.
This is an 18 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $193.56, but there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code A59NXO4A9R and get an extra $19.49 off.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Junsun A930 DVR rearview mirrors further down to only $138.99 simply by using the coupon during the checkout process.
You can head straight to this link to grab the discount, which will be available for the black color version of the Junsun A930. Note that you can save $5.90 more by placing this order through the GearBest App.
Apple iPhone sales may have dropped in certain strategic markets like India andChina but the company’s US market still continue to soar. So, it isn’t really surprising that third-party manufacturers are producing accessories for the iPhones just like these phone cases for iPhone X and others. The phone cases were manufactured by innovative electric car maker, Tesla which runs its own merchandise store on Amazon.
Tesla’s range of iPhone cases includes ordinary cases and folio cases for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. The case for the iPhone X equally fits the iPhone XS. They are all designed by Tesla using satin finish leatherette and are available in Black only. They are all available on Tesla’s merchandise store on Amazon with pricing ranging from $35-$45.
Apart from iPhone cases, the brand also introduced diecast Model S vehicles, hoodies, and more, so fans of the brand can showcase it to the world. The diecast vehicles come with several visible details on the interior and the doors can be opened as well as the trunk and hood. The wheels are also steerable.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting for electronic item prices to drop, we got good news for you.
As part of its new promotion, GeekBuying is giving its loyal user base a chance to buy top-branded electronic gadgets.
The promotion is called ‘New Arrivals of Local Warehouses’ and features two main categories including Hot Sellers and New Arrivals.
Each of the aforesaid section has been split into DE Warehouse, IT Warehouse, ES Warehouse, and PL Warehouse sub-categories.
More importantly, all items on the promotion page are currently up for grabs at lowered prices.
We’ll take a look at the discounts that GeekBuying is currently doling out on the Kingston A400 SSD 480GB SATA 3 Solid State Drive and Netac N600S 512GB SSD.
On top of that, we’ll even show how you can save a significant amount of extra money during the checkout process.
Kingston A400 SSD 480GB SATA 3 Solid State Drive
Designed to radically overhaul the responsiveness of your system, the Kingston A400 solid-state drive delivers better boot, loading and transfer times than mechanical hard drives.
The 480GB variant of the Kingston A400 SSD usually retails for $119.99, but GeekBuying is giving you a chance to buy it at a dropped price of only $89.99.
In order to extend this 25 percent discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GIZ_BHHSNLGN at checkout.
The coupon helps you get an extra $15 off by reducing the retail price of the Kingston A400 SSD to only $84.99 before you place your order.
You can visit this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in only four days.
Touted as a reliable storage brand, Netac has now teamed up with GeekBuying to offer its N600S 512GB SSD at a heavily discounted price of $69.99.
This is a noteworthy 30 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $99.99, but there’s more for you to cheer about.
You can use coupon code GIZ_EHIQBVVN and save $13 more during the checkout process.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the N600S 512GB SSD further down to just $66.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.
You can visit this link if you are interested in taking advantage of this discount. It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in just four days.
OPPO’s Realme brand first took the wraps off the entry-level Realme C1 2019 during the launch of the Realme 2 Pro in India last month. The device only went on sale for the first time a couple of days back. Realme brand has now announced via its Twitter handle that the device will go on its second today (Friday).
The affordable smartphone which is promoted with the slogan “Entertainment Ka Boss” will be on sale from 12 pm IST. This was made known by the company on Twitter but it wasn’t indicated where the sales would happen. Never mind though, as the Realme C1 is sold exclusively on Flipkart in India. As for the pricing, the 2GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 7,499 (approximately $105) while the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 8,499 (approximately $119).
The Realme C1 2019 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD notched display with HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the modest Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and is available in 2GB+32GB and 3GB+32GB variants. For photography, the device packs a 5MP selfie shooter while at the back is a 13MP+2MP dual camera setup. It comes in Black and Blue colour variants.
Lenovo-owned Motorola has officially taken the wraps off the Moto G7 series lineup comprising the Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power. The Mot G series is a very popular series and has garnered quite a sizeable number of lower followers for the brand. The popularity isn’t unconnected to their nice designs and affordable pricing. The four new models range from budget phones like the Moto G7 Play and big battery-packing G7 Power to premium midrange models like the G7 and G7 Plus.
Before now, almost all the features and design of the models have been in the open via leaks but let’s still take a quick look at the specifications of the models. One interesting point to note is that all four G7 series models will runGoogle’s latest Android 9.0 Pie OS from the go and support storage expansion via microSD card. The models also feature USB Type-C port and 3.5mm audio jack which is impressive.
Moto G7 Play Specifications & Features
The Moto G7 Play takes over the rein from the Moto G6 Play which happened to be one of the phones with the longest-lasting battery in 2018 with its battery lasting up to two days. experience for most people. The G7 Play isn’t a battery monster, a title the G7 Power has claimed, but the G7 Play’s focus is on affordability. The Moto G7 Play packs a 3000mAh battery unlike a 4000mAh cell on last year’s G6 Play.
The device sports a 5.7-inch display with an HD resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The phone has a big notch at the top just like the one made popular by the iPhone X. The Moto G7 Play is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM which is the only available option, at least for now. The device also comes with 32GB of storage which is expandable as earlier stated. On the camera end, the device packs a single 13MP rear camera while for selfies, there is an 8MP front camera.
As for the pricing, the Moto G7 Play is priced at $200 which isn’ really cheap as there are far better options at that price range. The model will launch unlocked in the US this spring. In a short while after the official launch, Motorola will make the G7 Play available on Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Republic Wireless and Ting.
Moto G7 Power Specifications & Features
Just like the name implies, the Moto G7 Power is all about battery power. The model packs a mammoth 5,000mAh battery under its hood. Unfortunately, that is where it all ends as the rest of its specs don’t really tickle. Just like the G7 Play, it is equipped with a Snapdragon 632 chipset but has 3GB of RAM inside. The storage option is still a 32GB expandable storage only.
Moto G7 Power
In addition, the Moto G7 Power sports a 6.2-inch display with HD resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display still features a similar wide notch as seen on the G7 Play. The G7 Power priced at $250 and will be available unlocked in the United States starting this spring. The same scenario will still play out shortly after initial availability as it will also arrive on carriers, including T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Cricket Wireless (as the Moto G7 Supra), Consumer Cellular, Republic Wireless, Ting and Xfinity Mobile.
Moto G7
The Moto G7 can be described as the flagship in the budget series. Don’t get it wrong, the G7 is not a flagship model but its features and specs are way enhanced than the G7 Play and G7 Power. The Moto G7 may turn out as the star of this series as it offers the best balance of price to performance in the series.
Moto G7
The Moto G7 does not have a big notch like the two cheaper models but instead, it utilises the more acceptable water drop or teardrop notch. The G7 packs a 6.2-inch display with Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2270 pixels that is definitely sharper than those of the former two. The G7 still features a Snapdragon 632 chipset but it is paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of expandable storage onboard. The Moto G7 is available in two colours; ceramic black and clear white. On the camera end, it features a dual camera setup at its rear side comprising a 12MP+5MP combo.
Moto G7
As for the pricing, the G7 starting price will be $300 in the United States and the phone will arrive this spring unlocked first at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart and Amazon. Later on, the G7 will also be launched on Google Fi, Republic Wireless and Ting. International customers will be able to buy the G7 even earlier as the phone was launched in Brazil and Mexico today. It will be arriving in Europe in mid-February and to the rest of the world in March.
Moto G7 Plus
The Moto G7 Plus is enhanced over the other three models in several aspects even though the design looks like the G7. The model packs a 6.24-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2270 pixels. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. On the camera end, the G7 Plus also packs a dual rear camera setup, 16MP + 5MP combo while for selfies, there is a 12MP sensor.
Moto G7 Plus
The G7 Plus comes in two colour options; Viva Red and Deep Indigo. In addition, the phone will have a 27-watt fast charging that will give you 12 hours of power with just 15 minutes of charge. For pricing, the Moto G7 Plus will have a $300 Euro price tag. It won’t be sold in the US but will hit Europe and other regions soon.
The US government is massively pushing for countries over the world to shun Huawei‘s 5G equipment. That move has already seen some countries like Australia, New Zealand, Japan lock out the world’s largest telecommunication equipment manufacturer from their 5G plans. Although there has been no evidence that Huawei has or will ever provide the Chinese government with user data, the company’s troubles got bigger in Poland recently when Huawei’s sales director was arrested alongside a Polish employee of telecom company Orange for spying.
That alleged offence is now making the Polish government consider banning Huawei from providing the country’s 5G equipment. But in a bid to avoid this, Huawei has offered to open a security-testing facility in Poland, if the authorities will agree to that. The company made this offer during a press conference on Wednesday. According to Huawei Poland chief, Tonny Bao, the Chinese company is ready to establish a cybersecurity centre in Poland if authorities accept that as a trusted solution. Another executive also added that Poland’s government had no reason to lock Huawei out of 5G deployments.
Huawei has utilised this security model in some countries in order to affirm its trustworthiness and it has been successful. Last year, the company opened one in Bonn, Germany, and next month it’s due to launch a lab at the very hear of EU-level policymaking – that is in Brussels, Belgium. The facilities are such that telecommunications network operators can come in and test Huawei’s equipment. In addition, Huawei owns a facility in the U.K. called the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre (HCSEC) and which was established nine years ago. The UK facility operates on another level, giving British intelligence workers, who comprise some of the staff there, the opportunity to examine Huawei’s equipment.
Unless you are an advanced user or you want to use your smartphone for productivity and photography, in 2019 a midrange device is probably enough for you. The last-generation mid-rangers are usually the recommended ones due to their updated software and higher-end specs. Among the latest relevant ones, there are definitely the Samsung Galaxy M20, the Lenovo S5 Pro GT and the Huawei P Smart 2019. Three devices that hitten the market with affordable prices and well-balanced specs sheets. If you want to get one of them but you are unsure about which one to choose, here is a complete specs comparison.
Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Lenovo S5 Pro GT vs Huawei P Smart (2019)
Dual 13 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 and f/2.6
Dual 20 + 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8
16 or 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh
3500 mAh
3400 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
A lot of midrange smartphones owners have to deal with ugly aesthetics or cheap materials. It is not the case with the Huawei P Smart (2019) that comes with a design similar to flagships. It has a very beautiful glass back with gradient colors, as well as a borderless display coming with a minimal dewdrop notch. Lenovo S5 Pro GT is not as beautiful as the Huawei P Smart 2019, but it comes with a more solid build quality due to its full metal unibody design. Further, it has an IR face recognition system and stereo speakers making the design uglier but improving the functionalities. Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with the highest screen-to-body ratio, but i do not like its body too much and Huawei P Smart 2019 is definitely better aesthetically.
Display
Besides having the most beautiful design, Huawei P Smart (2019) has also a display with the most advanced technologies that can deliver a better viewing quality. Lenovo S5 Pro GT is at the same level, but it has a way bigger notch that looks a bit anachronistic. Despite that, I prefer the Lenovo S5 Pro GT as a multimedia phone because it features louder stereo speakers that can guarantee a better experience with videos. Even though it has narrower bezels, Samsung Galaxy M20 takes the last place when it comes to display and multimedia.
Specs & Software
The Kirin 710 chipset found on the Huawei P Smart (2019) is the one which proved to a more powerful chipset compared to the Exynos 7904 on the Galaxy M20. However, Huawei P Smart (2019) comes with max 3 GB of RAM, that is not so much to push that chipset to the top. So for multi-tasking lovers, Galaxy M20 may result better. But overall I would choose the Lenovo S5 Pro GT because it comes with the more powerful Snapdragon 660. It is also the only one to sport up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. And besides over-classing the performance levels of the Kirin 710 in the most demanding scenarios, it is also very efficient in terms of energy consumption.
Camera
Lenovo S5 Pro GT has the most unique and surprising camera department. On the rear side, it has a dual setup with 12 and 20 MP sensors that can perform 2x optical zoom without losing details. On the front side, unlike its opponents, it boasts another dual camera that consists of a main 20 MP sensor and a depth sensor to enhance the bokeh effect with selfies. The second place goes to Samsung Galaxy M20 which comes with the classic main sensor + depth sensor configuration on the back, but it captures bright shots.
Battery
Given its much bigger battery (5000 mAh!) and the usual software optimization by Samsung, we believe that Samsung Galaxy M20 will have up to twice the battery life of Lenovo S5 Pro GT and Huawei P Smart 2019, at least in some scenarios. That does not mean that its rivals have short battery life, but Samsung Galaxy M20 is one of the longest-lasting phones on a single charge so far.
Price
Lenovo S5 Pro GT wins the comparison due to its better performances, excellent cameras and useful additional features such as stereo speakers and IR face recognition. It costs about €200/$226, while Samsung Galaxy M20 debuted in China for €150/$170 and Huawei P Smart 2019 costs about €250/$285.
Qualcomm has unveiled a brand new processor. The new Snapdragon 712 joins the Snapdragon 710 under the Snapdragon 7 series.
The Snapdragon 712 is a 10nm chipset with 8 x Kryo 360 cores clocked at 2.3GHz. The GPU and DSP are also the same Adreno 616 and Hexagon 685 in the Snapdragon 710.
The new SoC brings support for Quick Charge 4+, support for 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 60GHz WiFi bands. It also brings support for Qualcomm’s TrueWireless™ Stereo Plus technology and Qualcomm® Broadcast Audio technology.
The Snapdragon 712 still has the same Cat. 15 LTE as the Snapdragon 710. Maximum camera and display support have also not changed. Below is a table that shows the differences between the new Snapdragon 712 and the Snapdragon 710:
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In a bid to bid to make feature-laden TV boxes available to cost-conscious buyers at lowered prices, the Chinese online store has launched the ‘Top 10 TV Boxes’ promotion.
While a top-branded TV box offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, the VORKE Z6 Plus is now available for an unbelievably reduced price of just $63.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a noteworthy 38 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
While you’d expect the phone’s popularity to dwindle nearly a couple of years after hitting the store shelves, the OnePlus is still one of the Chinese mobile phone maker’s most sought-after handsets.
As a result, the black color version of the 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM model can now be yours for a lowered price of just $301.25.
While you’d expect a highly useful car accessory offering comparable features to cost you a bomb, it might interest you to know that the Junsun A930 DVR rearview mirrors can be yours for a dropped price of just $158.48 on GearBest.
