Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (not Galaxy Watch Sport) specifications leaked

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Feb 7, 2019

Samsung has a new smartwatch which we expect it will unveil at its Unpacked event in a few weeks. Originally thought to be the Galaxy Watch Sport, new details have revealed it will actually launch as the Galaxy Watch Active. The specifications of the watch have also surfaced.

The official name of the watch was found by an XDA Developer member – deadman96385, while the specs were found in the watch’s firmware files.

The Galaxy Watch Active runs Tizen 4.0.0.3 and has the model number SM-R500 which seems to be lower than that of the Gear Sport (SM-R600). Notwithstanding, the Active does come with some upgrades over the Gear Sport.

The display is slightly larger at 1.3-inches but keeps the same 360 x 360 resolution. It is powered by an Exynos 9110 processor. It also has a speaker, NFC for Samsung Pay but no MST support, and a 230mAh battery. The battery is small when compared to that of the Gear Sport but XDA says it might be that of a smaller model. A larger model may pack a bigger battery.

The Galaxy Watch Active will have an LTE model. There is even a report of a dual e-SIM model. The watch has a heart rate sensor but the firmware files didn’t say anything about a blood pressure monitor. It has a glove mode, Bixby Assistant, Back and Menu buttons, and even a gyroscope.

The Galaxy Watch Active will be available in silver, blue, black, and gold when it launches.

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Essential PH-2 could have front-facing camera placed behind the display

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Jeet

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Feb 7, 2019

Essential Phone, which was well talked but didn’t fare well in terms of sales, is reportedly working on its successor, dubbed Essential PH-2. Now, new details have surfaced online, revealing the phone’s display information and design.

According to the latest report, a new set of drawings have surfaced online, which suggests that the smartphone will come with a display that can go transparent, getting rid of all the notches and moving parts on the device.

The patent design further suggests that the Essential Phone PH-2 will have at least one camera sensor and one light sensor placed under the display. The report suggests that device will come with an OLED panel and become semitransparent on command when selfie camera is opened.

There’s also a second set of drawings which reveals that the handset will have an under-display fingerprint sensor, something which most of the flagship smartphones are now offering. It’s noteworthy that the name PH-2 was earlier spotted in a document of a US smartphone carrier but no other details related to the device are known at this time.

We are also expecting the smartphone to come with a near stock version of the latest Android operating system, which in this case could be the Android 9 Pie. We also expect the phone to come powered by Qualcomm’s flagship chipset.

Recently, it was reported that the company is working on a second device, which the company labeled as a “mobile product”. However, this second device might possibly be the leaked tiny phone that employs AI (artificial intelligence) to answer text messages and e-mails.

Currently, there is no word regarding the launch timeline of the smartphone. However, it’s highly unlikely that the patented device is the same device that was recently reported to have an AI-powered system to answer messages.

Essential launched its first phone, the PH-1 more than a year ago, which didn’t do well due to a number of issues. Earlier reports indicated that the company canceled plans of a successor and even suspended some other hardware devices it had in development. However, it seems that the situation has changed and the company has now kicked-off development.

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ZTE begins registration for Android Pie beta (with MiFavor 9) for Axon 9 Pro in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 7, 2019

The ZTE Axon 9 Pro which launched last year wasn’t as popular as its predecessor, the Axon 7. It also ran stock Android (Android 8.1 Oreo) out of the box instead of ZTE’s MiFavor UI.

ZTE MiFavor 9 — ZTE Axon 9 Pro Android 9 Pie beta will also bring MiFavor 9 UI

Two months after its release, ZTE has begun registration for an Android Pie beta program for users in China that also brings MiFavor 9. Interested participants are invited to sign up here with details such as their IMEI, WeChat ID, and phone number.

Registration for the beta update program began a few weeks ago but it appears no one has received the update yet which is supposed to arrive as an OTA. Nevertheless, we expect the update will bring a bunch of new MiFavor features other than those of Android 9 itself to the Axon 9 Pro.

The Axon 9 Pro was launched at IFA back in August but didn’t go on sale until November. It has a 6.21-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2248 resolution and support for HDR10. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.

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LG K12+ specifications, image leaked ahead of MWC 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 7, 2019

LG will be unleashing the LG G8 ThinQ flagship phone through its Feb. 24 event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in Barcelona, Spain. Some rumors have claimed that the company may launch a 5G enabled LG V50 ThinQ smartphone alongside the LG G8 ThinQ. Today, Tiger Mobiles publication has shared fresh information on an entry-level smartphone from LG called the K12+. It has leaked a render and key specifications of the LG K12+ smartphone. There is a possibility that the South Korean company may also announce it at the MWC 2019.

The LG K12+ will be equipped with a display that will deliver HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The exact size of the smartphone’s screen is not known. The display resolution suggests that it will be featuring a notch-less 18:9 aspect ratio.

The render of the phone leaked the publication shows that its screen is surrounded by thick bezels from all sides. There is no image showing the rear design of the phone.

The MediaTek MT6762 better known as Helio P22 chipset will be powering the LG K12+. The same chipset also powers some of the recent entry-level smartphones from other companies such as Vivo Y93s, Nokia 3.1, Xiaomi Redmi 6 and so on. The SoC of the LG K12+ is accompanied by 3 GB of RAM. The smartphone will come preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. There is no information available on other specs of the K12+.

Read More: LG G8 ThinQ is arriving with ToF selfie camera and 3D face unlock

The LG K12+ moniker suggests that it will be arriving as the successor for the LG K11+ smartphone that was announced last year in July. The K11+ featured 5.3-inch HD 16:9 display, MediaTek MT6750 SoC, 2 GB / 3 GB RAM, 16 GB / 32 GB storage, 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 3,000mAh battery. The specs of the K11+ suggests that the K12+ could be coming with 32 GB of storage, dual rear cameras and a similar sized battery. In some markets, the predecessor model was launched as LG K11 Plusv and its 2 GB RAM + 16 GB model was released as LG K11α. Hence, the LG K12+ may arrive with other monikers in different countries.

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LG G8 ThinQ is arriving with ToF selfie camera and 3D face unlock

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 7, 2019

A recent report had revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S10 will be equipped with an improved selfie camera that may carry support for OIS and 4K video shooting. The LG G8 ThinQ will be debuting soon as a good rival for the Galaxy S10. Through a press release, LG has revealed some key features of the selfie camera of the LG G8 ThinQ flagship phone that will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019. It has confirmed that the phone will be equipped with a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) selfie camera.

LG has collaborated with Germany based Infineon Technologies for G8 ThinQ’s 3D ToF camera. For adding depth to the selfie shots, smartphone OEMs make use of software-based complex algorithms to calculate the distance between the subject in a selfie image and the camera sensor. On the other side, a ToF camera measures the depth on the basis of the time taken for an infrared light to reach the subject and return to the camera sensor. Hence, ToF works well in ambient light which reduces the pressure from the application processor. This helps in reducing the power consumption on the device.

Because of the fast response of the ToF sensor, it can be also used for facial scanning. The ToF camrea can see objects in 3D because of which it is not affected by light emitted by external sources. This in turn assists in accurate facial recognition in dim-light conditions. Hence, the G8 ThinQ is expected to carry support for facial authentication through its ToF selfie camera. The presence of the ToF sensor will allow the G8 ThinQ to be used in AR and VR applications.

Read More: LG’s CEO expresses resilience to stick with its mobile division despite woeful performance

Compared to structured lighting system for 3D facial recognition on Apple iPhones, a ToF sensor is cheaper and easier to manufacture. The press release further states that the G8 ThinQ will be a premium smartphone that will deliver unmatched camera capabilities.

The G8 ThinQ is rumored to feature a notched display and its rumored to arrive with triple rear cameras. The Snapdragon 855 chipset is expected to power the upcoming LG flagship. The SoC could be supported by 6 GB of RAM. LG has already confirmed that the device will support sort of touch-less gesture controls. It could be packed with a 3,500mAh battery.

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Vivo V15 Pro specifications and price leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 7, 2019

The Vivo V15 Pro full specification has appeared in the latest leak. While most of the specs of the phone have appeared in the recent reports, two of the key details such as the size of the display and battery capacity have now been leaked. Moreover, the price tag of the smartphone has also appeared in the new leak.

Vivo V15 Pro Specifications (Rumors)

Fresh information reveals that the Vivo V15 Pro will be fitted with a Super AMOLED display of 6.39 inches that will produce full HD+ resolution. The marvelous notch-less screen of the handset could be advertised as “Ultra FullView Display.”

As the Geekbench listing of the smartphone have revealed, the Vivo V15 Pro will be featuring the Snapdragon 675. Probably, it could end up as the first phone to debut in India with the SD675 SoC. The new chip will be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone may feature an internal storage of 128 GB. Like the predecessor Vivo V11 Pro handset, it is also likely to carry support for microSD card slot.

For photography, the Vivo V15 Pro will be gracing a 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. The AI driven triple camera setup on the rear will be featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel lenses. Rumors have it that it could be featuring Samsung’s ISOCELL GM1 as the primary sensor. It is the very sensor that is available on smartphones like Samsung Galaxy A8s, Huawei Nova 4 and Redmi Note 7. The V11 Pro has a 3,400mAh battery, but the V15 Pro is expected to arrive with a larger battery of 3,700mAh capacity. It is expected to be equipped with support for dual-engine fast charging.

Read More: Vivo V15 Pro may debut as Vivo X25 for China

Vivo V15 Pro Price (Rumors)

Previous reports have claimed that the Vivo V15 Pro will be priced between Rs. 25,000 (~$350) and Rs. 30,000 (~$420). However, the new leak claims that the V15 cost may as high as Rs. 33,000 (~$460). The phone will be available for purchase with some bank offers and cashback.

Vivo is expected to launch the Vivo V15 phone along with V15 Pro. However, there is no information available on the specs of the V15. It could be priced between Rs. 20,000 (~$280) and Rs. 25,000 (~$350). The pre-orders of these phones are rumored to start on Feb. 15 in India ahead of the Feb. 20 launch event.

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Popular iOS apps discreetly recording your phone screen

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 7, 2019

Apple’s iOS platform get applaud for its secure environment, but nowadays it is also losing its sheen. In a recent analysis by TheAppAnalyst, a mobile expert has found that some popular iOS apps are recording your screen. Major companies such as Hollister, Expedia, Air Canada, Fitch, and other traveling and tourism-related apps are recording your screen secretly with any consent.

Earlier, the apps tend to record the cookies, user data for the sake of analytics and monetization. Now, they have moved a step ahead and started to record the whole screen without knowing the users. The favorite iPhone apps are recording every action on your phone, along with confidential information. These apps are not even masking the information such as passport number, credit card, and other sensitive data.

The significant chunk of apps like Abercrombie & Fitch use the third party technologies from Glassbox to record the”session replay” technology. In detail, the “session replay” technology allows the companies to play and record the screen. It gives the companies to look at how the user is interacting with the app to improve the app.

Recently, the source said that they have found Air Canda’s iPhone app was recording screen without properly masking the confidential data. It was exposing the user’s passport number, credit card details and sensitive data tot he companies via replay sessions. In a blog post, TheAppAnalayst expert said that “This gives Air Canada employees — and anyone else capable of accessing the screenshot database — to see unencrypted credit card and password information.”

Further, no other app was found to be not masking the sensitive app. The App Analyst used the Charles Proxy, a man-in-the-middle tool used to intercept the data sent. Although as a result, he found that the data is often transmitted back to Glassbox servers rather than the appropriate app server. In the end, he said that it is impossible to know if an app is recording the screen or not. Even the following apps have not cleared about the screen recording in their policies.

Now, Apple has to amend some policies to let users know what is happening on their devices and how Apps are using the data.

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Vivo V15 Pro hands-on video leaked; Reveals amazing gradient design and triple rear cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 7, 2019

The Vivo V15 Pro is set to get unveiled on Feb. 20 through an event in New Delhi. Vivo India has already started teasing the device through its official Twitter account. An Indian publication has shared a leaked hands-on video of the Vivo V15 Pro. Even though the video lasts for only 3 seconds, it does manage to reveal the amazing gradient finish of its rear panel and the vertical triple camera module.

The video shows the glass bodied Vivo V15 Pro in Black color at the top and red colored checked pattern at the bottom. It is the very same color variant that was spotted in a leaked image in the previous week. The vertical arranged triple camera sensors has the LED flash between the primary sensor and the remaining sensors.

Apart from the leaked Vivo V15 Pro hands-on video, the publication has also shared some poster images that show that the company will be also announcing the Vivo V15 alongside its Pro sibling. There is no confirmation on the differences on both devices. Probably, the non-Pro may arrive with less storage and RAM.

The Vivo V15 Pro is rumored to house a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that will produce full HD+ resolution. Since the predecessor Vivo V11 Pro featured an in-display fingerprint scanner, the successor handset is also equipped with the advanced biometric recognition feature.

Multiple reports including the Geekbench listing of the Vivo 15 Pro have revealed that it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 675 SoC. Leaked details that have surfaced in the past have revealed that the SoC of the smartphone will be supported by 6 GB of RAM. For storage, it will be offering its users with an inbuilt space of 128 GB. The handset is also expected to arrive with a microSD card slot for additional storage.

There is no information available on the battery capacity of the Vivo V15 Pro. Its bezel-less design allows the phone to sport a pop-up selfie camera. Vivo India has already confirmed that the phone features a 32-megapixel frontal shooter. On the rear side of the phone is a triple camera setup which may include the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48-megapixel primary sensor that will be accompanied by 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors.

Read More: Vivo V15 Pro may debut as Vivo X25 for China

Vivo India will be debuting the V15 series on Feb. 20. The pre-bookings of these phones are expected to begin on Feb. 15.

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Apple brings Neymar Jr. edition Studio3 Wireless headphones

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 7, 2019

In addition, Apple has unveiled a new Apple’s Beats graffiti styled Neymar Jr. edition Studio3 Wireless headphones. It is a custom edition Studio3 Wireless headphones named after a Brazilian soccer player on his 27th birthday. It carries graffiti inspired from the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Today, Apple has listed the new edition of the Beats Studio3 WIreless headphones on its official website.

It features graffiti-style decals on the outer body of the ear cups and headband. It will be an excellent accessory for the graffiti and soccer lovers. Further, the headphone also represents the Paris Saint-German player’s shirt number 10 on the headband. On the occasion of unveiling the new headphones, Apple says, “Inspired by the graffiti-writing style from the São Paulo streets where it all began, the Beats Studio3 Wireless – Neymar Jr. Custom Edition honors Neymar’s strength of character. The design is a tribute to his famous “Shhh…” tattoo, representing his ability to adapt to anything, on and off the field, staying true to himself.”

Apple has listed the new product on the official Apple Store and is priced at $349.95. Although, the pricing is $70 more than the other versions of Studio3. It is not available for purchase as the release date is not yet announced.

The Cupertino giant keeps on adding new product variants emphasising the fashion aspect. In the past also, the company has unveiled different variants of Skyline colours of the Studio3. The new graffiti-styled Neymar Jr. edition is the latest addition to the vast wardrobe of Apple’s accessories.

Moreover, Apple is also working to bring noise-cancellation over-the-ear headphones in the coming time.

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Huawei P30, P30 Pro launch in March end confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 7, 2019

Last year, Huawei had launched the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro flagship phones at the end of March. Hence, the rumor mill has been speculating that the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing its next P series of flagship phones by the end of Q1 2019. Through a press release by Huawei Poland which confirms that it will be hiring one hundred employees at its Poland division also reveals that the P30 flagship series will be announced by the end of March.

The press release states that in a bid to achieve faster growth rate in segments like smartphones, laptops and accessories, the company aims to double its employees in various departments like sales, customer service and marketing at its Polish wing. It also confirmed that the Huawei will be holding a press event at the end of March in Paris to announce its next P series of flagship smartphones. Last year, the company had used the same location to announce the P20 and P20 Pro smartphones.

The Huawei P30 series includes smartphones like the P30 Lite, P30 and P30 Pro. While the P30 Lite is expected to be packed with the mid-range specs, the P30 and P30 will be coming with flagship specs and stellar cameras. Rumors are rife that the P30 Lite is codenamed as Marie Claire and the P30 and P30 Pro smartphones are respectively codenamed as Elle and Vogue. It is speculated that the P30 Lite will debut by the end of this month and the Paris unveil event could be reserved for announcing the P30 and P30 Pro handsets.

Read More: Germany sets conditions for use of Huawei’s 5G infrastructure and it borders on security and privacy

Like the predecessor models, the P30 and P30 Pro are expected to deliver topnotch camera experience. The P30 is expected to come equipped with a triple camera setup whereas the P30 Pro is expected to feature an additional ToF sensor alongside its triple camera sensors. A recent report had claimed that the P30 may feature the Sony IMX600 as its main sensor whereas the P30 Pro may even better Sony IMX607 as its primary sensor. The P30 Pro is also expected to feature periscope module for delivering higher optical zoom experience.

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro phones are rumored to fueled by the Kirin 980 chipset and they are likely to come equipped with waterdrop-style notched screen. The P30 may have up to 8 GB of RAM whereas the P30 Pro could feature up to 12 GB of RAM.

Huawei will be also present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show later this month. It will be using the platform to announce its first foldable phone enabled with 5G connectivity.

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Buy Tronsmart Force SoundPulse Bluetooth Speaker And Makibes BR3 Smart Watch At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 7, 2019

Looking for top-branded electronic items that won’t set you back a pretty penny? GeekBuying’s got your back.
The Chinese online store has earned acceptability offering online shoppers a safe and uncomplicated shopping experience.

Moreover, GeekBuying is known for providing great deals on several electronic products like phones, TV boxes, VR headsets, Bluetooth speakers and wearables like fitness bands and smartwatches.

Staying true to its notoriety, GeekBuying is now giving its cost-conscious users a chance to buy the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse Bluetooth speaker and the Makibes BR3 smartwatch at heavily discounted prices.

As if that weren’t enough, we’ll show how you can reduce the retail prices of the aforesaid products during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Tronsmart Force SoundPulse Bluetooth Speaker

The Tronsmart Element Force is a must-have Bluetooth speaker for music lovers who fancy listening to their favorite melody even on the go.

On the downside, the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse isn’t easy on the pocketbook. In fact, this Bluetooth speaker will set back $72.99 on both online and offline stores.

In a bid to make it available to those living on a tight budget, Tronsmart is now offering this feature-laden Bluetooth speaker at a lowered price of only $65.99 on GeekBuying.
You can extend this 10 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_QWMMSXXA.

The coupon helps you get an extra $7 off by reducing the device’s original asking price to only $58.99 at checkout. On top of that, you can get the JFZ 32GB MicroSD SDHC SDXC TF Card as a free gift with this order.

You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

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Makibes BR3 Smart Watch

The Makibes BR3 is not only a stylish smartwatch, but it is also loaded with impressive features that motivate its wearer to lead a healthier lifestyle.

The BR3 sports an eye-catching 1.3-inch color screen that clearly displays information, under bright sunshine or in a dark environment.

The smartwatch has a built-in GPS that helps you keep a track of your optimal and average speed. Aside from that, it shows maximum pace rate and average pace on your App.

While fitness enthusiasts usually end up spending a lot of money on all sorts of fitness-related gadgets including smartwatches, the Makibes BR3 is highly unlikely to burn a hole in your pocket.

While it usually carries a $79.99 price tag, the Makibes BR3 smartwatch is currently up for grabs for a reduced price of just $49.99 on GeekBuying. This 36 percent discount is valid for the black color version of the device.
Alternatively, you can grab a 44 percent discount on the gray color version of the Makibes BR3 that usually retails for $79.99, but can now be yours if you are willing to shell out only $44.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_ENFFLXQJ to bring the already lowered selling price of the smartwatch further down to just $46.99.

In other words, you can save $7 more by using the coupon, which will be valid only for the black color version of the smartwatch.

You can visit this link to avail the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Apple is reportedly working on modified iPhone for Germany after Qualcomm dispute

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Feb 7, 2019

A couple of months ago, after Apple was barred from importing and selling some iPhone models in China, Qualcomm was granted a second injunction against Apple, which banned the brand from selling some iPhone models in Germany.

While Apple is working to reverse the ban, the company is reportedly planning to work on implementing hardware changes to some of its higher-selling devices in order to continue their sales in the Germany market.

According to the report, Apple is currently examining the possibility of creating a slightly modified version of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models in Germany. Aside from software changes, the models will apparently have an infringing component pulled from the design and replaced with another.

The components, which was the cause of the injunction, were produced by Apple supplier Qorvo, and are alleged to have violated an “envelope tracking” patent held by Qualcomm. This is related to a method of conserving battery power while the modem is active.

If the report turns out to be true, then this would provide Apple not only a way to continue selling its popular iPhone models in Germany, but also without having to pay Qualcomm a patent licensing fee for the freshly-produced models.

As per the ruling in Germany, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models will not be sold in its 15 retail stores in Germany. Notably, it does not include new iPhone models such as iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

At that time, in a statement, Apple said, “We are of course disappointed by this verdict and we plan to appeal. All iPhone models remain available to customers through carriers and resellers in 4,300 locations across Germany.”

The German case is the chipset maker’s third major effort to secure a ban on Apple’s lucrative iPhones over patent infringement allegations. The company had earlier filed such cases in the United States and in China. It was also Qualcomm’s second major win against Apple after a Chinese court granted an injunction against Apple for an alleged patent violation earlier this month.

The Apple-Qualcomm case is part of a broader court conflict between the two technology giants in which Apple has alleged that Qualcomm engaged in anti-competitive business practices for a monopoly on its modem chips.

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Grab Umissable Deals Starting From $3.09 On High-Tech Gears And Various Other Products On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 7, 2019

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now giving its users an unmissable chance to buy high-tech gears at lowered prices.

Dubbed as ‘Deals from $3.09,’ this Banggood promotion features a wide selection of products that you can buy without emptying your pockets.

In order to facilitate the search process, all products have been added to different categories such as High-Tech Gear For Grammy, Low Price Zone etc.

Aside from doling out noteworthy discounts on items that deliver an immersive audio-visual experience, the Chinese online store is also providing coupons that you can use to save more money at checkout.

You can apply coupon code AAED06 and get $14.99 off or coupon 15FYE2 to save $29.99 before placing your order.

The first section called ‘High-Tech Gear For Grammy’ is brimming with heavily discounted electronic items.

You can get your tech greedy hands on the Xiaomi Youth Wireless Bluetooth Earphone, Xiaomi Mi Box S TV box, XANES K8 smartwatch, and various other products for considerably reduced prices.
For example, the XANES K8 would normally set you back $32.89, but you can now buy it for just $12.49, thanks to a 62 percent discount Banggood is currently offering on device’s original asking price.

Under the next section, you can avail noteworthy discounts on various items that usually carry steep price tags.

For example, the Xiaomi Piston Basic Edition In-ear Headset Earphone With Mic sells for $16.61 but you can get it for only $5.599 under the ‘Low Price Zone’ category.

The promo offer cinephiles and music lovers a lot to cheer about by doling out noteworthy discounts on top-branded items that are designed to enhance your leisure activities.

The ‘Visual Enjoyment’ section comprises products such as the BlitzWolf BW-SDB1 smart soundbar, the GOME U7 smartphone, and lots more.

The ‘Music Enjoyment’ category is associated with specific coupons that you can apply at the time of checking out to get additional discounts.

For example, you can use coupon 21ABF9 to get $34.99 off on an item included in the ‘Music Enjoyment’ section.

You can also avail big discounts on a slew of musical instruments like the 21-inch Economic Soprano Ukulele Uke Musical Instrument, the Easttop T008K 10 Hole Blues Harmonica and lots more.

Fashion-conscious buyers haven’t been ignored either. The last category called ‘Charm Dress’ features dresses, caps, belts and other trendy items at reduced prices.

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Nokia 9 PureView official renders leaked to reveal design ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 7, 2019

The highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView is expected to go official through the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech event. Ahead of its launch, a leaked render of the Nokia’s upcoming flagship has been surfaced today to reveal key details of its design.

Nokia 9 PureView Renders

The Nokia 9 PureView render reveals that it will be sporting a tall aspect ratio notch-less display. However, the upper and lower bezels of the phone are thick. The top bezel is the home for an earpiece, a selfie camera and the company’s brand name. The AMOLED screen of the Nokia 9 PureView is embedded with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Moving to the backside of the Nokia 9 PureView is the penta-lens setup that are arranged in five cutouts. The penta-lens system may include various kinds of sensors such as RGB, monochrome, telephoto, wide-angle and 3D ToF sensors. Apart from camera sensors, there are two other cutouts for autofocus module and LED flash. The Android One branding is available towards the bottom of the rear panel of the Nokia 9 PureView. The glass rear of the smartphone curves towards the left and right edges for better grip. The volume rocker and power key are available on the right edge of the Nokia 9 PureView.

Nokia 9 PureView Specifications (Rumors)

Past reports have revealed that the Nokia 9 PureView will be featuring a 5.99-inch display that carries support for quad HD resolution. It is expected to offer an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 845 mobile platform will be the driving force of the Nokia 9 PureView. The SoC will be supported by 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. For storage, it may come equipped with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB / 256 GB. The handset will be loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.

For capturing selfies, the Nokia 9 PureView may come with a front-facing shooter of 12-megapixel. The flagship phone could be packed with a 4,150mAh battery. It is expected to debut as the first Nokia smartphone with wireless charging.

Read More: Nokia 6.2 (2019) concept video reveal realistic design with punch-hole display

Nokia’s event at the MWC 2019 will be held on Feb. 24. Apart from Nokia 9 PureView, the Finnish is expected to announce other phones such as Nokia 8.1 Plus, Nokia 6.2 (2019) and Nokia 1 Plus. What’s your opinion on the design of the Nokia 9 PureView? Could it be the best smartphone ever from the company? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Buy Tanix TX3 Max And Sunvell H3 TV Boxes At Heavily Discounted Prices On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 7, 2019

If you have been waiting with bated breath for TV boxes and Mini PCs prices to drop, we got good news for you.

Known as one of China’s best online store for cell phones, phone accessories, tablets, TV boxes, Mini PCs and a slew of other electronic gadgets, GearBest has launched a new promotion.

Dubbed as ‘Best TV Box and Mini PC Huge Discounts Sale,’ this recently kicked-off promo features a wide selection of devices that transform your regular television into a smart TV without emptying your pocket.

In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, all products included in this promotion have been split into multiple categories including Top Single, Latest Chipset, Warehouse Deals, Top TV Boxes, Top Mini PCs and TV Stick & Dongle.

Let’s take a look at the discounts the Chinese online store is currently doling out on Tanix TX3 Max and Sunvell H3 TV boxes. We’ll also show how you can save a significant amount of more money at checkout.

Tanix TX3 Max TV Box

If you are in the market for a top-end TV box that runs Android 7.1 Nougat OS, the Tanix TX3 Max might just fill the bill.

It offers 2GB of RAM with a hearty 16GB of internal storage capacity for an uninterrupted operation when you are watching your favorite TV series or playing popular games on your home theater.

This Tanix-branded TV box supports 4K resolution so that you can enjoy high-resolution images and awe-inspiring videos without leaving the comfort of your home.
The feature-laden Tanix TX3 Max would normally set you back $40.87, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of only $34.99 on GearBest.

You can even extend this 14 percent discount by applying coupon code GBTX3M during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you get an extra $3 off by reducing the retail price of the TV box to just $31.99. With 490 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end in just four days.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Tanix TX3 Max TV box.

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Sunvell H3 TV Box

Equipped with Android 7.0 Nougat OS, the Sunvell H3 is designed to deliver stable performance. It packs a powerful Allwinner H3 quad-core, Cortex-A7 processor along with a Mali 400 GPU, under the hood.

The Sunvell H3 ships with 2GB of DDR3L RAM and offers 16GB of onboard storage capacity so that your favorite videos and games can run smoothly.

Furthermore, it can support 4K video decoding and playback, 3D gaming, and online video chatting at a high resolution of 1080P.
A top-branded TV box offering comparable features would normally carry a steep price tag, but the Sunvell H3 is now available for a dropped price of just $27.99 on GearBest.

This is a significant 15 percent reduction in the device’s original selling price of $32.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code GBCNH301 and bring the already reduced retail price of the Sunvell H3 TV box further down to only $24.99. As a result, you end up saving $3 more.

On the downside, there were only 182 pieces of the Sunvell H3 TV box remaining at the time of writing. Note that the promo will end in four days.

You can visit this link without wasting time to avail the discount.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 gets another price cut in India, now starts at Rs. 30,990 ($433)

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Jeet

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Feb 7, 2019

Last month, Samsung announced a price cut on its premium mid-range smartphone, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), bringing the cost down from Rs. 36,990 to Rs. 33,990. Now, the company has announced yet another price cut on the device.

With the newly revised pricing, the smartphone will now be available at a price of Rs. 30,990, which roughly converts to $433. The phone comes in three color options — Bubblegum Pink, Caviar Black, and Lemonade Blue. In India, the phone is available for purchase through online channels such as Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Airtel Store as well as through offline stores.

The consecutive price drop for the Galaxy A9 (2018) suggests that the company is planning to launch the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) smartphone, which features an Infinity-O display that comes with a punch-hole for the front-facing camera. The Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) was first launched in South Korea last month for KRW 599,500 (roughly $534).

The highlight of the smartphone is the quad camera setup on the back. It includes a 24-megapixel primary camera of f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2X optical zoom, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor of f/2.2 aperture.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 24-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. There’s also an Intelligent Scene Optimizer feature that relies on AI for enhancing shots in different scenes.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a taller 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm mid-range Snapdragon 660 processor. The phone comes in two variants — one featuring 6GB RAM while the other variant packs 8GB RAM.

Both models come with 128GB of internal storage and feature a microSD card slot that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB. While the phone supports Face Unlock feature, it also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

Coming to the software part, the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung’s Experience UX and built-in support for Samsung Pay. The phone is powered by a 3,800mAh battery and comes with support for fast charging technology.

Recently, Samsung launched its all-new Galaxy M budget smartphone series to take on the Chinese rivals. Debuted in India, the Galaxy M-series currently include two devices — Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. In its first sale, the devices were sold out on Amazon and the next sale is scheduled to take place on 7th February.

Buy Roborock S5 Robotic Vacuum and Mop Cleaner For Just $409.99 On Amazon

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 7, 2019

Keeping your surrounding clean and tidy all the time can prove to be an arduous task.
While there’s no dearth of home cleaning products in the market, these devices aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

If you’ve restlessly been looking for a feature-laden vacuum cleaner that doesn’t cost a bomb, the Roborock S5 might just fill the bill.

Loaded with highly useful functions, the Roborock S5 is an irresistible vacuum cleaner.

It boasts sweeping and mopping capability that helps you keep your home speckless all the time.

This Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner comes with a water tank which is designed on the ideology of botanical biomimetics.

This water tank works with the microfiber mopping cloth to ensure your room is completely clean.

Rororock S5 can efficiently navigate rooms to ensure each area of your home is free from dirt and other impurities.

Moreover, it keeps recharging until all corners of your home are clean.

All you need to do is either to press clean or schedule & monitor the vacuum cleaner as it navigates room to room using the Mi Home App.

The Rororock S5 draws its juices from a robust 5200mAh battery that lasts about 150 minutes.

It is a great choice for homes with pets since it features omnidirectional wheels along with the main brush and a side brush that stay tangle-free, ensuring hairs do not get into the cleaner and clog the motor.

While you’d expect a top-end device that provides a cleaner experience to carry a steep price tag, it might interest you to know that the Roborock S5 has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of $409.99 on Amazon.

This is a significant 41 percent drop in the vacuum cleaner’s original selling price of $699.99.

In other words, you can save $290 on the Roborock S5 Robotic Vacuum and Mop Cleaner.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Roborock S5 Robotic Vacuum and Mop Cleaner and avail the discount.

Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Buy Ramsta S800 480GB SSD And Tronsmart TK09R Mechanical Keyboard At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 7, 2019

Touted as a direct and safe shopping channel for China’s best electronic items, GeekBuying enables you to shop from the comfort of your house.The Chinese online store is now offering its users a chance to buy the Ramsta S800 480GB SATA3 High-Speed SSD and Tronsmart TK09R Italian mechanical gaming keyboard at lowered prices.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can save a significant amount of extra money at the time of checking out. We’ll show how in just a bit.

Ramsta S800 480GB SATA3 High-Speed SSD

The Ramsta S800 480GB is regarded as an ideal follow-up act as it outperforms its predecessor in multiple ways. For instance, it delivers faster speeds and better endurance without emptying your pocket.

The S800 480GB SSD usually carries a $96.99 price tag, but Ramsta is giving you a chance to buy it at a lowered price of just $63.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 34 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_EZASAXKX to reduce the device’s retail price further down to only $60.79 and save $3.2 more before placing your order.

You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promotion sale comes to an end.

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Tronsmart TK09R Italian Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

It is no secret that having a good gaming keyboard can enhance your overall gaming experience.

If you are an avid gamer looking for a cost-effective gaming keyboard that doesn’t compromise on quality, you might want to take a gander at the Tronsmart TK09R.

Featuring dynamic and peppy lighting effects, the Tronsmart TK09R comes with pre-configured lighting options that comprise a whopping 16.8 million RGB color.
Moreover, it features thoroughly programmable macro keys so that you can set custom commands. It uses Superior Outemu mechanical key switches that deliver tactile feedback at 1ms without error.

While these features completely justify the $115.84 price tag the TK09R usually carries, you can now buy it for only $54.99 on GeekBuying.

You can even extend this 53 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_EZASAXKX.

The coupon helps you get an extra $2.75 off by bringing the original selling price of the gaming keyboard down to only $52.24.

You can follow this link to avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in just one day.

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Vivo V15 Pro poses for the camera in a leaked official TV ad

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 6, 2019

Vivo is expected to launch the V15 Pro alongside the V15 in India on February 20 and already press invites have been sent out. Vivo V15 Pro recently appeared in a leaked posted which shows it will have a pop-up camera and an innovative design style that would see the device come in almost bezel-less. The device has again appeared online, this time in a leaked video that looks like a TV commercial.

The TV commercial focuses on the pop-up motion of the selfie camera onboard the device. The camera is said to be a 32MP sensor that would definitely output stunning selfie shots. The short advert ends with an ambitious claim ” World’s First 32 MP Pop-up Selfie Camera’. This confirms the selfie camera prowess but we can’t say for sure if the sensor is a Sony sensor or Samsung ISOCELL GD1 sensor. The device is suspected, though, to feature the Samsung Isocell GD1 sensor with pixel sizes of just 0.8 μm. The setup could use 4-in-1 pixel binning which would mean we’ll get 8MP selfies most of the time.

https://youtu.be/wM1b_0ub81c

In addition, the leaked ad once again confirms the February 20 launch date for the model. For specs, the Vivo V15 Pro is expected to pack a Snapdragon 675 chipset. Pre-booking in India is expected to commence on February 15 but the exact price is yet to be announced. The Vivo V15 Pro is expected to arrive in India priced between Rs. 25,000 (~$350) and Rs. 30,000 (~$420).

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Leaked Sony Xperia XA3 press renders reveal CinemaWide Display and dual rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 6, 2019

Sony‘s upcoming smartphones are going to stand out from the competition thanks to their unusually tall display which a trademark application has revealed is called “CinemaWide”. The Xperia XZ4 will have a CinemaWide display and now, leaked renders of the Xperia XA3 have revealed it will also be coming with this 21:9 aspect ratio display panel.

The renders which are courtesy of Winfuture.de show the Xperia XA3 in four different colors – black, blue, gold, and gray.

The Xperia XA3 shaves off the lower bezel but rocks a very thick forehead which is home to the usual array of sensors. The side bezels are the same thickness as what is left of the chin. Even without the thick top bezel, the Xperia XA3 is long. Add the top bezel and this phone is going to be sticking out of your pocket.

The display is not the only big change. The Xperia XA3 ditches the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for a side mounted one positioned at the center for easy reach. However, unlike the Xperia XZ, the fingerprint scanner doesn’t seem to double as a power button as that seems to be the other button above the sensor. Below the fingerprint sensor is the volume rocker and on the left side of the phone is the SIM tray and probably the MicroSD card slot.

The rear of the Xperia XA3 also has a new look. There are now two cameras and they are positioned in the middle of the phone horizontally. There is an LED flash above it and below the setup is the NFC symbol.

We are not sure if the back of the phone is plastic like its predecessor or aluminum. At the bottom of the phone is a USB Type-C port flanked on both sides by speakers for stereo audio. There is no picture of the top so we can’t confirm if it has an audio jack

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The source says they are not sure if it is the Xperia XA3 itself or the Xperia XA3 Plus or Xperia XA3 Ultra. Nevertheless, if Sony goes by last year’s models, all three phones should come with the same processor and rear camera configuration.

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