Fitbit’s upcoming fitness tracker for kids leaks, will be offered in vivid colors

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Feb 11, 2019

Fitbit recently launched its two new fitness trackers — Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR, both of which are aimed at business users. Now, the company is working on a new fitness tracker, which seems to be targeting kids.

A few images of Fitbit’s upcoming fitness tracker have surfaced online, which reveals that the wearable device will come in multiple vivid color options, including Blue and Pink. There’s a possibility that the device could have a few other color options as well.

Apart from the leaked images and the fact that the device is aimed at kids, there’s no more information available about this fitness tracker at this time. However, we are expecting the device to come with features like water and dust resistant as well as some kids-focused features.

The images suggest that it will carry a bigger display but instead of a color screen, it seems that the display offered could be a monochrome one. We expect this one to carry features similar to Fitbit Ace, including a longer lasting battery life.

Given that nothing substantial is known about this upcoming fitness tracker, it’s unlikely to get launched before the end of Q2 2019. As for the pricing, since the device is aimed at kids, we expect it to be priced lower than other Fitbit fitness trackers.

Earlier, the company had launched Fitbit Ace — a fitness tracker aimed at kids. It comes with features like activity tracking, sleep tracking, and a step counter. It is also showerproof and has a 5-day battery life. With the Fitbit app, parents can setup a family account and then an account for their kid(s). It comes in Electric Blue and Power Purple options and is priced at $99.95.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot For Just $339.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 11, 2019

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you are looking for cost-effective gift ideas that remind your loved ones that you love them, you have come to the right place.

As part of its latest promotion, GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of items that would normally set you back a pretty penny.

Dubbed as ‘Valentine’s Day EU Stock,’ this recently kicked-off promo has been split into multiple categories including Top Recommended, ES Warehouse, DE Warehouse, IT Warehouse, PL Warehouse, and More to Love.

Among a slew of other heavily discounted products featured on the promotion page, GeekBuying is offering the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot at an unbeatable price.

We’ll not only shed light on the aforesaid discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot

The market is brimming with all sorts of vacuum cleaners that can keep your home or office clean and tidy. On the downside, these devices aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

Much to the relief of those who fancy keeping their surrounding spotlessly clean all the time without emptying their pockets, Xiaomi is now offering the powerful Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot at a considerably lowered price on GeekBuying.

While the feature-laden vacuum cleaner from Xiaomi usually carries a $479.99 price tag on both online as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for just $339.99 on GeekBuying.
As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 29 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_UBVQULXR at the time of checking out.

The above-mentioned coupon helps you get an extra $60 off. In other words, it brings the already lowered asking price of the Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot further down to just $339.99 before you place your order.

Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

You can click here to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot and avail the discount before the promo wraps up!

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Sign-Up To Get A 20% Off On Top-End Mobile Phone Accessories On Casecoinc.com

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 11, 2019

With smartphones becoming an inseparable part of our fast-paced society, more and more people fancy jazzing up their mobile phones with accessories, not only giving it a face-lift but also radically enhancing the device’s overall performance.

While there’s no dearth of mobile phone accessories available in the market today, some of these adornments can set you back a pretty penny. As a result, cost-conscious buyers usually end up compromising on quality.

In a bid to make high-end products that come in handy in day to day life available to those living on a tight budget, Caseco, Inc is now giving its users a chance to get 20 percent off on all its products.

It is worth noting that in order to take full advantage of this unmissable opportunity, you first need to signup as a new user on casecoinc.com

You will receive a code via email. This code can be applied at the time of checking out to avail the aforesaid discount.

Caseco, Inc is known for manufacturing products that enhance mobile phones, tablets and a slew of other wireless devices. Their products are designed taking today’s mobile users’ real-world needs into consideration.

The case collection has been split into Marble Series, Skin Shield, Sunset Blvd, Park Ave, Broadway, Fremont and Grip Armor etc. Likewise, there’s a different section dedicated to car mounts.

Moreover, you can choose accessories based on your brand. Keeping in line with that, you can find accessories for popular brands like Samsung, Google, LG, Huawei, and Blackberry.

Those using Apple-branded mobile devices haven’t been ignored either.

Caseco provides a wide selection of accessories for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus just to name a few.

The ‘Accessories’ section comprises Flexible Glass, Tempered Glass, Cables, Magnetic Holster, Wireless Charger and Phone Wallet.

Alternatively, you can head straight to the ‘Mighty Mount’ category which is brimming with all sorts of vent mounts, windshield mounts, dash mounts etc.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the products and sign up to avail and noteworthy discount on the aforesaid products.

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Buy One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop For Just $659.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 11, 2019

Looking for a high-performance mini laptop that doesn’t cost a bomb? The One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop might just fill the bill.
The One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket laptop packs a powerful Intel Core m3-7Y30, Dual Core, up to 2.6GHz processor along with an Intel Core m3-7Y30, dual-core, up to 2.6GHz graphics processing unit, under the hood.

This smartphone-sized laptop ships with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

Moreover, the One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop sports an easily readable 7-inch touchscreen display with a high screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.

The device runs Microsoft Windows 10 operating system with the latest software updates.
Furthermore, the laptop draws its juices from a non-removable 6500mAh Li-Po battery that delivers up to 12 hours of battery life.

If you are in the market for a top-branded laptop that offers comparable features, you are highly likely to end up spending a lot of money. But that’s about to change.

In collaboration with GeekBuying, Shenzhen based personal computer manufacturer One Netbook is offering the well-received One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket laptop at a considerably lowered price of just $669.99.

Aside from this significant 16 percent drop in the laptop’s original asking price of $801.99, there’s more for you to cheer about.

You can use coupon code GIZ_QVABPLDK and get an extra $30 off at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the laptop further down to just $659.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just five days.

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LG G8 ThinQ’ (128GB version) price leaks, costs over $900

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 10, 2019

The LG G8 ThinQ is expected to launch later this month at MWC 2019. The flagship phone will come with a slight change in design and new internals. The price of the phone in Canada has leaked and provides a rough estimate for other countries.

The price was shared on the web by a Reddit user. The image shows the 128GB LG G8 ThinQ will be priced at CAD 1199.99 (~$903).

The G7 ThinQ was sold for CAD 1049.99 ($790.68) by Bell and Virgin Mobile but it had 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For CAD 150 more, the LG G8 ThinQ brings a more powerful processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 64GB model should sell for less.

As usual, we expect those who pre-order will get significant free gifts along with their phone. Those who pre-ordered the LG G7 got a free 43-inch LG 4K UHD Smart TV.

The LG G7 ThinQ launched for $750 in the US, so the LG G8 ThinQ which has more storage may sell for $800 or a little over that. In India, it launched as the LG G7+ ThinQ with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for INR 39,990 (~$562), much cheaper than the 64GB version sold in North America. The G8 may cost over $600 but it will likely still be one of the cheapest flagships.

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Moto G4 Plus gets Android Oreo as Moto Z3 Play receives Android Pie (US for both)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 10, 2019

The Moto G4 Plus was announced back in 2016 and it ran Android Marshmallow out of the box. It later received an update to Android Nougat as promised. The phone is now receiving its Android 8.1 Oreo update more than a year after Oreo was announced.

Why is the update coming so late? It is actually Motorola‘s fault, to be honest. When the phone was announced, Motorola promised an update to Android N and Android O as Nougat and Oreo were known as back then. However, when the list of Moto devices getting Android Oreo was released in 2017, the Moto G4 Plus and the Moto G4 were missing.

This caused a lot of backlash and they eventually agreed to uphold their promise to update it, though on the condition that it would take time since it was “unplanned for”. Really, Motorola/Lenovo?

Now the update which will definitely be its last is finally rolling out to devices in the US. The changelog says the update brings all the features of Android 8.1 Oreo and also comes with December 2018’ security patch.

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Realme to open exclusive offline stores later this year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 9, 2019

Realme made its entry into the Indian smartphone market last year as an offshoot of OPPO. Its phones which belong to the mid-range category have also launched in Indonesia and Vietnam. This year, the budding company plans to grow bigger and part of its plans is to open brick and mortar stores.

The company’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, disclosed that they plan to “open exclusive stores in India where prospective buyers can get a hands-on experience of the entire portfolio of Realme devices that would include accessories as well as smartphones”. These stores will begin popping up across India in the second half of the year.

At the moment, you can actually purchase Realme-branded phones offline at partner stores. Initially, interested buyers who didn’t want to buy online could only get them from Reliance stores but they are now collaborating with several multi-brand retail stores located in several cities in India.

Realme has also revealed its plans to double production by opening a new factory in Greater Nodia. It already has one there but it plans to increase its current output of between 60 – 80 million smartphones per annum. The manufacturer will also announce new models this year.

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Moto G7 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Honor 10 Lite: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 9, 2019

After an infinite amount of leak and rumors, Motorola finally unveiled the Moto G7 series. The most powerful and expensive device of the new line-up is the Moto G7 Plus that comes with midrange-class specs and a not so high price tag. Given the relevance of this handset, we think it is time to compare it with the best concurrency currently available. Two of the most important device in the actual midrange segment are surely the new Redmi Note 7 by Xiaomi and the Honor 10 Lite by Huawei. Does Moto G7 have a higher value for money or it is better to go for these other Chinese companies? Go ahead with this comparison to find out.

Motorola Moto G7 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Huawei Honor 10 Lite

	Motorola Moto G7 Plus	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7	Huawei Honor 10 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157 x 75.3 x 8.3 mm, 176 grams	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams	154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 162 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2270p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 12 MP front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh, fast charging 27W with Quick Charge 4	4000 mAh, fast charging	3400 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Motorola Moto G7 Plus does not sport the most catchy and futuristic design, but it comes with very nice build quality. It has glass on both front and back, as well as an aluminum frame just like flagship phones. Further, it is splash resistant. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 comes with even more resistant glasses thanks to the Gorilla Glass 5 protection, but it has a plastic frame making its body a bit less solid. However, the company claims that the phone is water resistant, even though there is not any IP certification to prove it. Honor 10 Lite does not offer so strong materials, so I exclude it from this comparison. It is a hard challenge between Moto G7 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, but I would choose the latter because it looks more beautiful thanks to the gradient glass back.

Display

At least on the paper, Motorola Moto G7 Plus seems to be the device with the best display. Its LTPS technology should help to provide a lower power consumption as well as more controlled temperature ranges. Further, Moto G7 Plus has stereo speakers which enhance the multimedia experience. However, it will be not easy to notice the differences between these panels as their specs are very similar and all of them are midrange-class. Even the size is more or less the same.

Specs & Software

If you are an advanced user and you play games or you care about multi-tasking, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 offers a slightly better processor: the Snapdragon 660 by Qualcomm. If you prefer to have more internal storage, Honor 10 Lite is the only which comes with up to 128 GB of storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD card. Moto G7 Plus is inferior to both Honor 10 Lite and Redmi Note 7 due to its good but lower-end SoC.

Camera

Moto G7 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 are the best camera phones on the paper and, even though we still did not test them, we believe that Moto G7 Plus will be surprising. The last three generations of “G Plus” devices are all excellent camera phones, even though they do not reach flagships. And we believe that Moto G7 Plus will be able to compete with the stunning 48 MP sensor of the Redmi Note 7 without issues. It may even be better thanks to its brighter aperture, OIS and accurate autofocus. And we think the same about the front camera. But in order to give a definitive verdict, we will have to click some photos.

Battery

We think that in 2019 putting a 3000 mAh battery on a midrange phone as Motorola did with the Moto G7 Plus is not enough unless it was optimized in an excellent way. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 comes with a 4000 mAh battery and not only it wins the comparison, but we can consider it one of the longest lasting last-generation smartphones on a single charge. Honor 10 Lite sits in the middle with its sufficient 3400 mAh unit. On the other hand, note that Moto G7 Plus features a very fast charging technology, so it can be charged in a low amount of time.

Price

Moto G7 Plus will cost about €300/$340, definitely too much for a midrange with Snapdragon 636, unless its cameras will be something extraordinary. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, that is the clear winner of this comparison, was launched for just $150/€132, while Honor 10 Lite costs about €210/$240.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen smashed severally but remains unscathed

Motorola Moto G7 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Huawei Honor 10 Lite: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

Great build quality
Affordable price
Amazing camera
Big battery
Nice design

CONS

Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 10 Lite

PROs

Good design
Affordable
Great front camera
Compact

CONS

Smaller battery

Motorola Moto G7 Plus

PROs

Great cameras
Fast charging
Stereo speakers
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Smaller battery

BlackBerry KEY2 to get new red variant in Europe

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 9, 2019

The BlackBerry KEY2 launched in June 2018. It was announced in two color variants – Black and Silver but it has been reported that it will get a red variant soon just like that of the KEY2 LE‘s Atomic Red.

The info comes from Mysmartprice and they say the new color variant is set to launch in Europe. It may launch in other countries too but there is no confirmation yet. Just like the BlackBerry KEY2 LE, the red KEY2 will have a red frame and red accents for the keyboard.

The KEY2 may be nearly due for a successor but if you are looking for an Android phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard, this is probably the best option even though it is pricey.

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OPPO R19 poster reveals it will have a 48MP dual camera setup

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 9, 2019

There was a time the OPPO F series launched as the international variant of the OPPO R series but that has changed. Both series are now sold in the same markets these days. However, it appears OPPO may revert back to the old system based on this poster of the OPPO R19.

The OPPO R19 in the poster below looks like the OPPO F11 Pro which leaked yesterday. The R19 is clearly launching in China and we know the F11 Pro is making its way to India in early March.

The front of OPPO R19 has shaved off bezels but there is a thin cutout in the top frame for the speaker. There is no notch or punch hole which means the phone has a pop-up selfie camera much like the Vivo V15 Pro. Leaked photos of the OPPO R19 from last week already revealed the phone’s pop-out camera slides out from the middle.

On the back, the R19 has dual rear cameras with an LED flash above the sensors. All three share the same housing and are arranged vertically. They are also positioned in the middle of the device and connect to the frame. The poster says the main camera is a 48MP sensor.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear but there is also no fingerprint icon on the display but it most likely has an in-display fingerprint scanner. The OPPO R19 has a blue-purple gradient finish but should launch in other colors too.

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GSMA terms Huawei Ban for MWC19 report inaccurate, asks Reuters for rectification

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 9, 2019

GSMA, a body that represents the interests of the mobile network operators network has denied any allegations regarding the recent Huawei Ban for MWC19. GSMA is the body which organizes the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, Mobile World Congress. Recently, Reuters reported that GSMA has requested to ban Huawei equipment at the MWC 2019 exhibition. Today, GSMA has responded to it and has said that they have not requested anything like the Reuters reported.

GSMA group has termed the Reuters report as “seriously inaccurate” without any factual knowledge. As an association which represents the mobile communications globally, we are not in a position or has the power to “ban” any supplier. Moreover, they have requested the Reuters to rectify the incorrect content which leads the association to give justification.

Further, the GSMA has said that the board of director’s meeting will be held every year to discuss current topics in the industry. Even the agenda is not finalized, but there will be an overwhelming talk about 5G technologies.

Thanks to timely clarification from GSMA, otherwise MWC 2019 would have become a battlefield between Huawei and GSMA. Huawei is continuously working to bring 5G support among all its devices. The Chinese company is also a global leader providing 5G apparatus to major telecom operators around the world.

Additionally, many companies are working to bring leading technologies at MWC 2019. Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, LG, and many other manufacturers are believed to come with new devices this month at MWC in Barcelona.

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Thailand launches 5G test bed with Huawei equipments, going against US advice

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 9, 2019

Huawei, ZTE, Qualcomm and a few other companies are the big players in the 5G technology field. Many companies are partnering with different countries in testing new 5G technologies. Among them, Huawei is facing problems in some countries due to the US ban on using their equipment. Moreover, the US has even urged its allies to restrict from using the Huawei 5G equipment while testing the new technology.

In an advancement, US oldest ally in Asia, Thailand has joined hands with the Huawei for 5G testbed. Despite sustained pressure from the US for not using the Huawei equipment, Thailand is doing the exact opposite. It will be the Chinese company’s first testing in Southeast Asia. Although, Thailand is also concerned about security and has said that cooperation does not mean that they are not looking into the security issues.

“We keep a close watch on the allegations worldwide. However, this 5G testbed project is a testing period for the country,” Pichet, Thailand Minister of Digital Economy added. “We can make observations which will be useful to either confirm or disconfirm the allegations.”

While talking about the new 5G test bed at Kasetsart University’s Sriracha campus in central Chonburi Province, Pichet said that the government is quite concerned about the allegations on Huawei. Moreover, other companies like Nokia, Ericsson, and Thai telecoms operators are also working at the same site for 5G technology. Thailand is working onto bringing the commercial 5G services by 2020. Currently, it is leading the path to the latest technology alongside Singapore.

Pichet Duriongkaveroj further added that some Japanese telecom operators are also keen on working for 5G trial in the country.

US Embassy in Bangkok has said that the United States “advocates for secure telecoms networks and supply chains that are free from suppliers subject to foreign government control or undue influence that poses risks of unauthorized access and malicious cyber activity”. The spokesperson continued saying, “We routinely urge allies and partners to consider such risks and exercise similar vigilance in ensuring the security of their own telecoms networks and supply chains, including when awarding contracts,”

Read More: Huawei says it is open to supervision by European governments regarding security issue

Huawei which rely on business from outside of China is mending ways to secure some contracts. Already they have secured more than 30 commercial 5G agreements globally. The Chinese company is also in talks with some telecom operators for local partnerships.

Although, Huawei representatives at the testing site refused to say anything on the matter.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 specs leaked revealing a 6.38-inch FHD display, 5000mAh battery and more

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 9, 2019

Samsung made bare its plans for the low-end market with the launch of the Galaxy M series comprising the Galaxy M10 and M20 in India recently. It seems the M series will also get a Galaxy M30 model as has been featured in a recent leak. The Galaxy M30 has once again leaked but we can’t vouch for the credibility of the source.

Samsung Galaxy M30 specs-
-Exynos 7904 Soc
-6.38-inch screen with resolution of 2220×1080
-13MP (F1.9) + 5MP (F2.2 ) +5MP (F2.2)
-16MP (F2.0) selfie
-5000mAh battery
-159mm x 75.1mm x 8.4mm
-175g
-4GB+64GB (LP DDR4+ eMMC)
-gradient design, with a gradient blue and black.

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) February 7, 2019

The Galaxy M30 has earlier appeared in a leak before the M10 and M20 were launched. The device had also appeared on GeekBench giving us a hint about the specs. The newly leaked specs are quite elaborate. The device is said to feature a 6.38-inch display with a resolution of 2220x1080pixels. The device is expected to be powered by an Exynos 7904 Soc with a memory combination of 4GB RAM + 64GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy M30 had earlier been tipped to ack a triple rear camera setup. This leak gives the sensors as 13MP (F1.9) + 5MP (F2.2 ) +5MP (F2.2) while at the front, there will be a 16MP (F2.0) selfie shooter. Under its hood, the M30 will pack a 5000mA battery. The device is also tipped to feature a gradient design available in gradient blue and black.

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Latest Vivo V15 Pro ad features Bollywood star Aamir Khan

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 8, 2019

The Vivo V15 Pro is one of the most talked about devices in the past few weeks. There is barely any news about the Vivo V15 – which is the non-pro model. Ahead of the launch on February 20, Vivo has released another video advert for the phone and this one features Bollywood star, Aamir Khan.

The 18-second video shows the actor who is also a Vivo brand ambassador bring out the phone from his pocket to take a picture. First, we get a good look at the AI triple camera setup on the rear. We also see the glass has a hatch finish. The lines do not seem to be on the outside like that of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, so this is purely for aesthetics rather than functionality.

We also get to see the Vivo V15 Pro’s camera app. There are a bunch of icons which includes one for the timer mode, color mode, HDR mode, portrait mode, and even an icon to switch the viewfinder to full-screen. Tap to switch the camera and the 32MP selfie camera pops-out on the top right corner of the phone.

The Vivo V15 Pro will come with a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 675 processor, and a 48MP + 8MP + 5MP triple camera setup. It will also have a fifth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Galaxy S10e Canary Yellow renders bring a ray of sunshine

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 8, 2019

The Galaxy S10e has been labeled as Samsung‘s answer to Apple’s iPhone Xr. The phone is expected to be the cheapest in the S10 lineup just as the iPhone Xr is for Apple‘s latest lineup. However, a lower price tag won’t be the only similarity between both phones.

The Galaxy S10e (where e is said to stand for “Essential” according to Roland Quandt) will also come in bright colors one of which is Canary Yellow. Renders of this color variant have surfaced and it does look really nice.

The images which were shared by @IshanAharwal24 in collaboration with mysmartprice show the phone from a few different angles. The Galaxy S10e will have black bezels and a silver aluminum frame. Only the back which is covered in glass is actually yellow.

The Galaxy S10e has a punch hole in the top right corner of its display that houses the front camera. The screen flat and is said to be 5.8-inches in size just like that of the Galaxy S8. On the rear are dual cameras which are arranged horizontally.

Unlike the other S10 models which have an in-display fingerprint scanner, the Galaxy S10 has its fingerprint scanner on the right side of the phone where it doubles as the power button.

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Nokia 9 PureView real-life images leaked ahead MWC 2019 event

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 8, 2019

The Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most awaited smartphones to go official at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 on Feb. 24. Earlier this week, leaked renders of the Nokia 9 PureView had surfaced online to give a good look at its design. Today, Nokia Power User has shared some real-life images of the upcoming flagship phone from the company to reveal its awesome appeal.

The Nokia 9 PureView will be sporting an elongated display with rounded edges and equal-sized upper and lower bezels. The top bezel has some sensors at the top-left corner and there is a selfie camera along with a Nokia brand name. The bottom bezel of the phone is barren.

Rumors have it that it features a 5.99-inch AMOLED display that produces quad HD+ resolution. The display of the smartphone could be equipped with HDR10 support. It could be the first Nokia smartphone to arrive with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The reflective rear of the Nokia 9 PureView suggests that it features a glass rear. The ZEISS branded penta-lens setup along with LED flash and autofocus module can be seen on the rear shell of the phone. Unlike the other Nokia phones, the Nokia 9 PureView does not feature Android One branding on its lower back.

The Snapdragon 845 mobile platform may power the Nokia 9 PureView. It may come in two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It could be packed with a 4,150mAh battery. Apart from fast charging, the Nokia 9 PureView may also come with wireless charging support.

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

The other Nokia smartphones that are expected to get unveiled at the MWC 2019 include Nokia 8.1 Plus and Nokia 6.2 (2019). There is a possibility that the Finnish firm may also announce a new feature phone at the same event.

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Sony Xperia XA3 hands-on images leaked to reveal its tall aspect ratio display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 8, 2019

Recently leaked renders of the upcoming Sony Xperia XA3 have revealed that the Sony Xperia XA3 will be arriving with a tall aspect ratio display. In fact, it could be sporting a 21:9 aspect ratio screen that is rumored to be also available on the Xperia XZ4 flagship phone. Today, a Japanese tech blog has shared hands-on images of the Xperia XA3 to reveal its entire design.

Sony Xperia XA3 Hands-on Photos Leaked

The images reveal that the Sony Xperia XA3 features a thick-sized top bezel, but its bottom bezel is extremely thin. The hands-on images of the phone resemble with the leaked renders that had surfaced yesterday. The top bezel only houses the usual components such as a selfie camera, an ear piece and some other sensors, but still it appears chunky.

The navigation pill that can be seen on the screen of the Xperia XA3 suggests that it is running on Android 9 Pie OS. The backside of the phone is fitted with a horizontal dual camera setup. The fingerprint scanner is not present on the rear shell of the device. The reason behind it is that the smartphone features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Sony Xperia XA3 Specifications (Rumors)

The Xperia XA3 being a XA-series phone from the company could sport a huge display of around 5.9 to 6.5 inches. It is expected to carry support for full HD+ resolution. Rumors have claimed that the phone could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset. However, a recent leak by Weibo tipster named Zackbucks reveals that the XA3 could be fueled by the Snapdragon 636 chipset.

The SoC of the Xperia XA3 could be supported by 6 GB of RAM. It may feature an internal storage of 64 GB. The main sensor present in the dual camera module of the XA3 could be of 23-megapixel. There is no information available on the battery capacity of the device.

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There is no confirmation yet whether the above the device is Xperia XA3 and Xperia XA3 Ultra/Plus smartphone. Hence, the rumor mill is referring to the handset as XA3. Rumors are rife that the Japanese tech giant will be announcing the Xperia L3 entry-level smartphone alongside these phones at Feb. 25 media event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.

What’s your opinion on the asymmetrical design of the Xperia XA3? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Once again, Huawei P30 and P30 Pro designs leak, thanks to case maker Spigen

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 8, 2019

Huawei is expected to go official with its first flagship model for the year, the P30 series within the first quarter.There are speculations, backed by an official statement from Huawei Poland that the models will be launched around March ending. The P30 series will be made up of the Huawei P30,P30 Pro and the P30 Lite. The P30 and P30 Pro designs have now appeared online courtesy of case maker Spigen which have listed the protective cases for the two models for sale on its website.

This isn’t the first time the design of both flagships are appearing online. Fellow case maker Olixar had earlier unwrapped the design when it unveiled its own protective case for the models.

Going by the leaked renders, both the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro feature a teardrop notch on top of the full-screen display. Their sizes are also likely to differ as well as their camera configuration. While the teardrop notch on both models house a single selfie shooter, the P30 has three camera sensors at the rear with an LED flash under. On the other hand, the P30 Pro packs a quad-camera setup at the rear while there is an LED flash lying adjacent to the second sensor at the right side of the sensors. On the display is the date March 28. Could this be a clue as to the exact date Huawei will unveil the model?

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Moto G7 Plus China Red version will be the only Motorola phone launching in China this year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 8, 2019

The Moto G7 Series launched yesterday. Over the next couple of weeks, it will make its way to different markets. However, only the Moto G7 Plus will be sold in China.

The official Motorola Weibo account shared a post today that said the Moto G7 Plus China Red version a.k.a Moto G7 Plus Viva Red variant will launch soon in China.

We aren’t too surprised as to why the G7 Plus is the only one in the series launching in China. There are several alternatives to the Moto G7 series available in the Chinese market, so we guess Motorola (or Lenovo) is playing it safe.

What we are surprised about is that the post also says the Moto G7 Plus will be the only Motorola phone launching in China this year! The Weibo post says the mid-ranger will be the only Moto-branded device launching in China which means no Motorola P40 and no Moto Z4 series.

We haven’t seen an official statement explaining the decision but if we were to make a guess we would say the plan is to only launch Lenovo-branded phones in China henceforth. It doesn’t seem as if the Motorola brand is doing very well in the market and it is also competing with the Lenovo-brand.

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Xiaomi mocks Samsung Galaxy M series with Redmi Note 7 AnTuTu scores

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 8, 2019

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is in the news from past several months, thanks to several leaks and rumors. Xiaomi is also actively working to promote the device by teasing it via different means. After teasing its various color options and other details, the Chinese company took to Twitter to compete against the newly launched Samsung Galaxy M series. It is obvious, as the recently launched Samsung Galaxy M series is a potential competitor for Redmi Note 7. In the recent past, Xiaomi has been continuously mocking the Galaxy ‘M’ in different ways.

The 'M'ic drop moment when you realise #ԀW8ᔭ will outperform! #MiPowerd
RT if you agree! pic.twitter.com/3UeljTl7nX

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) February 5, 2019

Until now, Xiaomi hasn’t explicitly named Galaxy M20 device, they have been using the word ‘M’ in all the teasers. The scenario is making us believe that they are mocking Galaxy M series devices. Although making assumptions more firm, Xiaomi specifically posted the AnTuTu scores of Galaxy M series phone and Redmi Note 7. The teaser reveals that the Redmi Note 7 scores pretty well against the competitor aka. Galaxy M series device. In the teaser, Redmi Note 7 managed to perform 143,000 points against the 123,000 points of M branded device.

Additionally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is already launched in China for 999 yuan ($148) with a 48-megapixel primary rear camera. For selfies, Xiaomi has added a 13-megapixel front camera. There’s also a standard 6.3-inch FHD+ display having a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display is protected with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There’s a 3/4/6GB RAM coupled with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. It is available in 32/64GB internal storage along with the expandable storage option of upto 256GB via microSD card.

Moreover, Xiaomi is also planning to launch the Redmi Note 7 Pro in China very soon. It will feature much-improved specifications than the Redmi Note 7. It will have a better 48 MP camera module, 128GB storage, and a gradient color option.

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Xiaomi India is expected to price the Redmi Note 7 for about INR 10000. As per old leaks, it is supposed to make a debut in India on Febraury 12th. So, let’s wait for a few more days before speculating anything else.

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