Huawei P30, P30 Pro launch in March end confirmed

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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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Jeet

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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.

You can click here to visit the promotion page to check out the rest of the products and take full advantage of the discounts.

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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

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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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Alcatel 1s and ZTE Blade A5 2019 are upcoming phones powered by the Spreadtrum SC9863A

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 6, 2019

Most phones are powered by processors from Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, and Huawei. However, there is another manufacturer that also makes processors for phones. That semiconductor manufacturer is China-based Spreadtrum. Though it changed its name to Unicom last year, its chips still go by Spreadtrum. According to XDA Developers, Alcatel and ZTE will launch two new phones powered by a Spreadtrum processor.

Alcatel 1s

Back at CES 2019, Alcatel announced the Alcatel 1c which is powered by the Spreadtrum SC7731E processor – a 1.3GHz quad-core chipset. This new phone is the Alcatel 1s codenamed “Faraday”. It is powered by the Spreadtrum SC9863A which has eight Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.6GHz and a PowerVR GE8322 GPU. The processor was announced last year as the first SoC with only Cortex-A55 processors.

The Alcatel 1s also has an unspecified 720 x 1440 display, 3GB of RAM, and will run Android Pie out of the box. The rest of the specs are unknown.

ZTE Blade A5 2019

The ZTE Blade A5 2019 will come with the same Spreadtrum SC9863A octa-core processor but with 1GB of RAM. It will also have an unspecified HD+ display and run Android Pie out of the box. With the small RAM, the Blade A5 will likely launch as an Android Go phone.

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Samsung patents S Pen with a built-in camera

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 6, 2019

Phone manufacturers keep coming out with new ways to achieve a bezel-less display. There is the notch, the punch hole display, the dual display design, the slider design, and the pop-out camera design. A Samsung patent for the S Pen might just be the most interesting of all.

The S Pen got an upgrade last year that brought fast-charging and Bluetooth connectivity. The latter allowed you to use the S Pen as a remote control for the camera. But what if the S Pen itself was the camera? That is what this patent which was first filed at the Korean patent office back in February 2016 says.

According to the patent description, the S Pen will house an image sensor and a lens with optical zoom. The pen will have a control key (button) to control the optical zoom and a controller with a communication interface that helps it communicate with the phone.

The controller with the communication interface will confirm images taken by the camera. The description also says the optical zoom of the camera can be controlled by the phone. It may also be a notebook or a monitor. Samsung’s Notebook 9 Pen is a 2-in-1 PC with an S Pen, so future models may also come with this new stylus.

If the future S Pen does come with a camera, Samsung can remove the punch hole which houses the camera for a truly bezel-less device.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Motorola One Power: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 6, 2019

A few days ago, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy phone with the biggest battery ever: the Samsung Galaxy M20. Besides having a mammoth battery, it is also one of its phones with the best quality-price ratio, and it clearly debuted to beat the sales of Chinese companies in the same price range under $200. Given its huge battery, we think it is worth comparing it with other last-generation phones that come with the same peculiarity. We are talking about the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and the Motorola One Power, sharing the same enormous battery capacity. Who will win? Let’s discover it together.

Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Motorola One Power

	Samsung Galaxy M20	Asus Zenfone Max M2	Motorola One Power
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm, 186 grams	157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm, 175 grams	156 x 76 x 8.4 mm, 205 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, PLS TFT	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 7904, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 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 dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM , 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Samsung Experience	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 +5 MP, f/1.9 and f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 +5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 12 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh	5000 mAh	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

If for you the priority is having the front side with the most minimal bezels and the most modern look, go for the Samsung Galaxy M20. It has an Infinity-V display with a very small waterdrop notch and very narrow bezels. If you want a more attractive rear side, you should go for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 because even though it is made of plastic, it is more beautiful and original. But if you are searching the best build quality, Motorola One Power is the best one as it is solid and splash resistant. Given that we are talking about midrange devices made of cheap materials, I would go for the Motorola One Power due to the better build quality. But note that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a more resistant display with the Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Display

The best display and audio experience is the one offered by the Motorola One Power. It has a wonderful LTPS panel with high brightness and wide viewing angles, and it also supports Dolby Audio for improved audio quality, even though it has a mono speaker just like its rivals. The second place goes to the IPS panel of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 but there is not an abyssal difference between these two panels. Samsung Galaxy M20 has a less convincing display on the paper, but on the other hand, it offers narrower bezels.

Specs & Software

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has the most powerful hardware side as it comes with the better Snapdragon 660 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM in its most expensive version. Motorola One Power is powered by a less powerful Snapdragon 636, but it comes with Android One, a stock version of the operating system updated directly by Google, which offers a very smooth user experience. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has stock Android too, but it is not part of the Android One program, while Samsung Galaxy M20 has slightly lower-end hardware with a customized Android experience.

Camera

Samsung’s midrange phones always distinguish from the mass due to their satisfying rear cameras, and in this case, it is exactly the same. The Galaxy M20 has great rear cameras and it is able to shoot detailed photos in most scenarios, even though it is far from top camera phones. But, at least on the paper, Motorola One Power seems a slightly better camera phone. We will have to test the Galaxy M20 thoroughly to give a definitive verdict, but the phone is still not available in the global market, so we will have to wait for a while.

Battery

All these phones are focused on battery life and all of them feature an above-average 5000 mAh battery. Batteries like these can make you forget the charger for at least two days, even with stressed usage patterns. It is not easy to quantify the battery life differences of these devices as they vary with the usage and we still had no chance to test the Samsung Galaxy M20. However, all of them are outstanding battery phones. As for now, I would choose the Motorola One Power because it is the only one to feature a fast charging technology that is very important with a so big battery.

Price

If I had to choose one of these phones by basing on the quality-price ratio, I would surely go for the Samsung Galaxy M20 because it costs just €150/$170. But overall, if I do not consider the price, I prefer the Motorola One Power because of Android One, its great display quality, and its very nice build quality. Both the One Power and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 come with a price of about €270/$307 which goes slightly up or down depending on the market and online street prices.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Motorola One Power: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

PROs

Great battery life
Micro SD dedicated slot
Nice design
Better performance

CONS

Price

Samsung Galaxy M20

PROs

Great battery life
Higher screen-to-body ratio
Good price
Nice cameras

CONS

Potentially worse display

Motorola One Power

PROs

Splash resistant
Android One
Big battery
Nice cameras

CONS

Price

Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e price for India leaked with launch date

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 6, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e flagship phones will be announced through Samsung’s Unpacked Event that is scheduled to take place on Feb. 20. The pricing of these phones for different markets such as the U.K, Netherlands and Italy have leaked in the past. Today, 91mobiles has shared the starting price and launch date of the Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e in India. The publication claims that the information was acquired through a Samsung distributor.

The new leak reveals that Samsung India will be holding a dedicated launch event in India on March 6 to announce the Galaxy S10 series. The source has also revealed that the price gap between different variants of the same phone will be nearly Rs. 4,000.

The Galaxy S10e is expected to be available with a starting price of Rs.50,000 (~$699). Previous leak has revealed that it would be only available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model.

The publication has further revealed that the Galaxy S10 may have starting price of Rs. 65,000 (~$910). Rumors have revealed that the S10 will have a base model of 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. It is also expected to be available in a higher edition of 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage.

The Galaxy S10+ is expected to hit the Indian market with a starting price of Rs. 75,000 (~$1,049). Rumors are rife that the S10+ will be available in three models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 1 TB of storage.

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The existence of 1 TB storage variant for the S10+ has also been confirmed by the anonymous Samsung distributor. The leak reveals that the handset could be featuring 1.5 TB of storage so that users can take advantage of 1 TB storage. Moreover, it will be also featuring support for up to 512 GB of microSD card through its expansion slot. Considering the Rs. 4,000 price difference between each variant, the highest model S10+ could be available well under Rs. 100,000 (~$1,399) mark. There is no confirmation on whether the S10 series will be available in the same color choices as seen in the recently leaked renders.

Samsung India is also expected to introduce 5G edition of the Galaxy S10. This sounds a bit weird India is not a 5G-ready country yet. Probably, the company could be selling it as a future-ready smartphone in India.

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OnePlus attending MWC 2019, sends invite for closed-door event

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 6, 2019

OnePlus is attending MWC this year! Yes, we are surprised too. The manufacturer has begun sending out invites for a closed-door event.

The invite doesn’t reveal any detail but has the tagline “Reimagine the future with OnePlus” which is pretty vague. There are speculations OnePlus will showcase some of its upcoming devices and services at the invite-only event.

The Chinese manufacturer is working on a number of products such as the OnePlus 7 which will likely have a slider design; a 5G phone; and a smart TV. There is a possibility all or one of these will make an appearance at the event before they get announced.

OnePlus will also use the event to get early opinions on what it is working on. So whatever product that is shown at the event may not be what we will get when it finally launches.

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Xiaomi launches the affordable Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 in India for $42

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 6, 2019

Chinese innovative tech giant Xiaomi recently teased the impending launch of a new sports sneakers in India. The product has now been oficially unveiled and it is dubbed Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2. The product was actually first launched in China around June last year priced at 199 yuan(~$31). This time around it carries a 2999 Ruppees ($42) price tag and is presently on crowdfunding on Mi.com.

The product is the second-gen model of the Mijia Smart Sneakers which was first launched in China in 2017. The only modifiction with this Indian version is tha it is available for men only whereas there are sizes and clolor options for females in the China version. It is possible the company will release more variants late on. The Mi Men’s Sports shoes is manufactured using the Uni-Moulding process which ensures 5 different layers and types of materials are fused into a single mould. Each of the layers is separated using a thin polyurethane film pressed and bonded. Because the components are pressed together with the mould, the appearance of the components will appear to be cleaner than the ordinnary manual glue combination, and the probability of the glue opening up s also highly reduced. The new uni-Moulding process also provides even better stability and support to the feet. In addition, the midsole is crafted using the INFUSE material by the popular company Dow Chemical (DuPont). This material can greatly increase the resiliency of the midsole and is more comfortable and less deformable than ordinary EVA.

Further, the upper part of the Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 is manufactured using a three-dimensional seamless high-elastic knitting process. The entire upper part uses just one seam thus minimizing foreign body sensation. The material is very durable such that you can throw in the sneakers into the washing machine without fear of it getting damaged. There is no mention of the intelligent chip inside but since the first version had one, this model may like do too.

The new Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 comes in five stylish colour options which includes Black, Floral Blue and Dark Grey colours which are available in sizes 39 to 46. You can check out the crowdfunding page from the source link below.

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Galaxy S10e live photos gives a closer look at its Infinity-O display

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 6, 2019

The Galaxy S10e (not S10E) will be the cheapest of the upcoming Galaxy S10 series. Some have referred to it as Samsung’s answer to the iPhone Xr. Even though it is yet to be announced, a fair number of people like this variant because it has a flat display and not a curved one. Today, photos of the S10e have leaked that provide a closer look at the device.

The Galaxy S10e has an Infinity-O display with a hole in the top right corner for the camera. One of the photos show a ruler close to the hole and its diameter roughly measures 0.5 cm (5 mm) which is pretty big.

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Against white backgrounds, the hole stares right back at you but it appears Samsung is being clever with the marketing. The lockscreen wallpaper shown in one of the photos is black at the corner where the punch hole camera is and it does a great job at hiding it.

The Galaxy S10e not only has a smaller 5.8-inch flat display, but it also has a side-mounted fingerprint. None of the live images show the sensor but Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de has released another press render that shows the scanner which is embedded in the power button. The power button is positioned a higher than normal which will be uncomfortable for a lot of users.

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Sony’s “CinemaWide” display trademarked; Xperia XZ4 likely to feature it

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 6, 2019

Sony will be holding its press event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech exhibition in Barcelona, Spain to announce its new smartphones including the Xperia XZ4 flagship phone. Recent rumors have revealed that the Xperia XZ4 will be equipped with a very tall aspect ratio display of 21:9. Lets Go Digital has come across Sony’s new “CinemaWide” name trademark. It suggests that the Japanese firm may call the 21:9 aspect ratio screen of the Xperia XZ4 as CinemaWide display.

On Feb. 4, Sony filed a trademark for “CinemaWide” moniker with European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It has been classified as Class 9 which has been described as “smartphones, tablets, displays, application software for smartphones, image processing apparatus, exposed cinematographic films.” The CinemaWide name sounds more suitable for a tall aspect ratio display. Rumors have it that the Xperia XZ4 will be equipped with a 6.5-inch OLED HDR display that will deliver quad HD+ resolution of 3660 x 1440 pixels.

The Sony Xperia XZ4 is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It may come with an internal storage of 128 GB. A recent leak had revealed that there is an advanced edition of the Xperia XZ4 heading to China that is rumored to feature 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.

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The Xperia XZ4 is rumored to arrive as the first flagship phone from Sony with triple rear cameras. There is no concrete information available on the configurations of the triple camera sensors of the XZ4. However, rumors it may feature a primary lens of 52-megapixel.

Apart from debuting the Xperia XZ4, the Japanese firm is also rumored to announce the Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra and Xperia L3.

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Samsung Galaxy F foldable phone 3D renders get updated based on latest official teaser

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 6, 2019

Tech blog LetsGoDigital first shared 3D renders of the Samsung Galaxy F foldable phone to reveal what the device may look like in reality. While the renders may not represent the exact design the device will pack, they give us an idea of what to expect. A fresh set of renders have not been posted online. The renders are said to be based on the leaked official video ad which gave us our first glimpse of the supposed Galaxy F foldable phone.

The most visible change from the first 3D renders posted is the hinge which folds flat and isn’t segmented like the Microsoft Surface Book hinge. The device carries an amazingly thin build. This may be due to the new polarizer filter which Samsung talked about at its developer conference. The polarizer filter is 45% thinner. In addition, the bezels seem to have been slimmed down as well.

Specs wise, the Galaxy F foldable phone is expected to pack a 7.3-inch display with a resolution of 1,536 x 2,152pixels. The screen can fold in half to give a 4.58-inch screen outwardly. The device is also said to pack two batteries. The device may likely pack a triple camera setup at the rear but that isn’t captured since the renders didn’t feature the back. However, the absence of a front camera on the device means the rear camera will double as the selfie camera. The foldable phone is expected to be unveiled on February 20 during the Galaxy S10 launch.

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