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Meizu Note 9 full specifications leaked on TENAA; Launch date imminent

The Meizu Note 9 that has a model number of M923Q was spotted few hours ago with limited specs on TENAA. Now the TENAA listing of the phone has been updated with full specifications.

The Meizu Note 9 TENA listing reveals that its dimensions are 153.11 x 74.34 x 8.65mm and it weighs 169.7 grams. The smartphone will be arriving in three colors variants in China such as Black Ochre, White Ochre and Starry Blue.

The smartphone is fitted with a 6.2-inch display that produces 2244 x 1080 pixels. Rumors have it that it will be sporting a notched display. Leaked images showing the Note 9 with a small waterdrop-style notched screens were spotted recently. The images of the phone haven’t surfaced on TENAA yet. The listing of the Meizu M923Q on TENAA is likely to be updated with images soon to reveal its front and rear design.

Meizu Note 9 Live shot

A 2.0 GHz octa-core processor which is nothing but the Snapdragon 675 chipset powers the Meizu Note 9. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device. For storage, it features 64 GB of internal storage. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Meizu Note 9’s rear-mounted dual camera setup includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor that is assisted by 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Rumors have that its 48-megapixel won’t be the Sony IMX586 sensor, but the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor that is available on Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

Meizu Note 9

The front notch of the Meizu Note 9 will be featuring a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. It is expected to arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The Note 9 will be the successor of the Meizu Note 8 that had launched in October 2018. The Note 8 did not feature a microSD card slot and the TENAA listing of the Note 9 reveals that it will also lack support for external storage. The predecessor model support 18W mCharge fast charging. Hence, the Note 9 is also expected to carry support for rapid charging technology.

Meizu is yet to confirm on the launch date of the Meizu Note 9. Apart from TENAA, the Note 9 has also bagged approval from 3C authority in China. It is very likely that the smartphone will be made official after the Spring Festival of China this month.

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Alleged Energizer Power Max K18 Pro with massive 18,000mAh battery launching soon

Energizer seems to be gearing up to make it big in the smartphone industry by introducing as many as 26 Energizer Ultimate, Energy, Hardcase and Power Max series of handsets at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo that will be held later this month in Barcelona, Spain. Specs of the some of the upcoming Energizer phones such as Energizer Ultimate U620S, U620S Pop, U630S Pop, U650S and U570S. The company is also expected to announce a Power Max variant that will include a mammoth battery of 18,000mAh capacity battery.

Last year, Energize Power Max P16K Pro with 16,000mAh battery was announced at the MWC 2018 event. Hence, it is very likely that the upcoming 18,000mAh battery phone from the company could be the successor of the Power Max P16K Pro. Rumors have it that it could be debuting s the Energizer Power Max P18K Pro. The other specs of the phone are currently under the wraps.

Energizer MWC 2019

Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and U630S Pop

Avenir Telecom from France designs and manufactures Energizer branded featured phones smartphones. The upcoming Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and U630S Pop are equipped with dual selfie pop-up cameras that will include 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors. The U620S and U630S respectively feature 6.2-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch HD+ displays.

The Ultimate U620S Pop has 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup and it is fueled by Helio P70 and 6 GB of RAM. It comes with 128 GB of storage and 3,200mAh battery. The Ultimate U630S Pop will be coming with 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras, Helio P22 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage and 3,500mAh battery.

Energizer Ultimate U620S, U650S and U570S

The Ultimate U620S is a weaker sibling of U620 Pop which comes with 6.2-inch HD+ display. The MediaTek MT6765 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage and 4,000mAh battery are the other specs of the Ultimate 620S.

The Ultimate U650S has a 6.5-inch HD+ screen. The Helio P22, 4 GB of RAM and 3,500mAh battery drives the smartphone. Other specs of the comprise of 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup, 16-megapixel selfie shooter and 128 GB of internal storage.

The Ultimate U5570Sv has a 5.7-inch HD+ display. It has a notched HD+ display of 5.7 inches. It is powered by a quad-core processor and 3,000mAH battery. Its other specs include 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup, 16-megapixel front camera and 32 GB of inbuilt storage.

Samsung Galaxy A90 likely to feature pop-up selfie camera, notch-less display

Samsung is working on multiple A-series of smartphones at the same time. Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Galaxy A-series phones will be aimed towards the Chinese market in a bid to cover the lost ground.  The rumored Galaxy A90 is expected to arrive as the most powerful A-series phone this year. Popular tipster Ice Universe has revealed that the Galaxy A90 will be a perfect smartphone since it won’t be featuring a notch. The axing of the notch on the phone means it will be equipped with a pop-up selfie camera.

After the iPhone X was introduced with notched screen in 2017, various Chinese manufacturer released notched display smartphones. In 2018, the size of the notch reduced to waterdrop-style on many smartphones. Some phones like Vivo NEX and Find X came with notch-less screen last year. While the Find X had a motorized assembly with front and rear cameras that could automatically rise and go during face authentication and for snapping photos, the Vivo NEX came with a pop-up selfie camera module that could come up for shooting selfie shots.

This year, even upper mid-range phones are expected to arrive with notch-less design with pop-up selfie camera. The Vivo V15 Pro is rumored to arrive with a pop-up selfie camera setup and a triple camera setup on its rear with 32-megapixel primary sensor. The Vivo V15 Pro is expected to go official on Feb. 20 in India. The OPPO R19, R19 Pro and Vivo X25 that are rumored to go official by the first quarter of this year. These phones are also rumored to arrive with pop-up selfie shooters.

Vivo NEX pop-up selfie camera
Vivo NEX pop-up selfie camera

It seems that Samsung is playing the catching up game with the Chinese smartphones first by introducing notched display smartphones and now it is rumored to introduce pop-up selfie camera on the Galaxy A90. Previous reports have suggested that it could be arriving as the successor for the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone.

The model number of the Galaxy A90 is SM-A905F and it is expected to arrive with an internal storage of 128 GB. It may hit the market in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. It is likely to release in color variants like black, gold and silver. Other details of the Galaxy A90 are still under the wraps. The notched screen designs from Samsung are dubbed as Infinity-U and Infinity-V. Probably, the company announce a new notch-less Infinity Display design before introducing it on the Galaxy A90.

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OPPO PBFM30 full specifications leaked on TENAA

Around a week ago, OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00 smartphone had appeared on TENAA with full specifications and images. While the identity of the PCDM00 / PCDT00 remains a mystery, a new OPPO phone with model number PBFM30 has appeared with full specification on the database of TENAA telecom authority in China. Unfortunately, the listing does not include the images of the phone yet.

The OPPO PBFM30 measures 155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1mm and it weighs 158 grams. The smartphone will be available in the market in at least pink and blue colors. It is fitted with a 6.2-inch display that produces HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720. The display resolution suggests that it will be equipped with a notched screen and it could be an upcoming A-series from the company.

The OPPO PBFM30 smartphone is fueled by 1.8 GHz octa-core processor that is assisted by 3 GB of RAM. It comes with an internal storage of 64 GB and there is a microSD card slot for additional storage. The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The OPPO PBFM30 has 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone is also equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The PBFM30 receives power from a 4,100mAh battery. Since it is mid-range phone, it is unlikely to carry support for fast charging.

OPPO PCDT00 TENAA
OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00

The Chinese manufacturer is expected to unleash couple of smartphones in the first quarter of this year. In China, it is expected to debut OPPO R19 and R19 Pro smartphones with pop-up selfie cameras. The company is also expected to announce the OPPO F11 and OPPO F11 Pro smartphones in India in the near future.

In the coming month, OPPO will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in Barcelona, Spain. It is expected to unleash its first foldable phone and 10x hybrid optical zoom camera technology. It is also aiming to launch its first 5G phone in the first half of this year.

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Meizu Note 9 hits TENAA, packs 4,000mAh battery

A Meizu phone with model number M932Q has been spotted on TENAA’s website and this device is believed to be the Meizu Note 9. This isn’t the full listing but it still contains some key specs.

The Meizu Note 9 measures 153.11 x 74.3 x 8.65 mm. It is slightly shorter and less broad than the Meizu Note 8 which measures 153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm. However, it is thicker and that can be attributed to its larger battery capacity. The listing says it is 3,900mAh (technically 4,000mAh), 400mAh more than that of the Meizu Note 8.

Meizu Note 9 TENAA

The Meizu Note 9 will also come with a larger 6.2-inch display. The resolution isn’t stated but it is most likely FHD+. Its predecessor doesn’t have a notch but the Note 9 has been reported to have a waterdrop notch.

READ MORE: Meizu Zero now available on Indiegogo crowdfunding for $1299

Leaked Vivo V15 Pro specs reveal it is a Snapdragon 675-powered camera beast

Vivo is set to announce a new smartphone in India on February 20, the same day Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S10 series and a couple of other devices. That smartphone has been revealed to be the Vivo V15 Pro and a number of its key specs have leaked.

The leak is an official promotional image that shows the phone along with its key specs listed beside it. Just like the first leaked promotional poster, this is also from 91 Mobiles.

The Vivo V15 Pro isn’t a flagship phone and that is because of its processor which according to the poster is the Snapdragon 675 processor. The Snapdragon 675 was announced last year and is yet to appear in any phone. The Redmi Note 7 Pro which is scheduled to launch after the Spring Festival holidays has been rumored to come with the new chipset. Meizu’s Note 9 is also expected to have it under its hood.

Vivo V15 Pro specs

The Snapdragon 675 is an 11nm octa-core processor with eight Kryo 460 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has an Adreno 612 GPU and the same Hexagon 685 DSP present in the Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 845 mobile platforms. The processor will be paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage but we expect it to come in other configurations too.

The poster reveals the Vivo V15 Pro will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a Super AMOLED display. The display won’t have a notch or a punch hole since Vivo has included a pop-up selfie camera like that of the Vivo NEX. However, the selfie camera slides out from the right and not the left like on the NEX.

Vivo isn’t holding back with the cameras. The selfie camera is a 32MP sensor while the rear is home to a triple camera setup made up of a 48MP primary sensor and an additional 8MP and 5MP sensors.

READ MORE: Vivo APEX 2019 announced: Full-screen fingerprint unlock, Glass unibody, 5G, Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM & Magnetic Charger

Alleged Huawei P30 render shows triple camera + ToF sensor arrangement

A render of a device said to be the Huawei P30 Pro has surfaced online. The image shows only the rear of the device but gives us a look at the camera setup.

The Huawei P20 Pro launched with a triple camera system but it appears Huawei will be adding a fourth sensor to its successor. This fourth sensor is a ToF 3D sensor for scanning 3D objects to use on the phone. You will also be able to use it for real-time motion tracking and even skeletal adjustments when taking photos.

Huawei P30 Pro render rear

The arrangement of the main sensors hasn’t changed. Two of the cameras share a single housing while the third is separated and positioned directly beneath them. Under the third sensor is the LED flash. There is also the LEICA branding which confirms Huawei’s partnership with the German company will continue this year.

The ToF 3D camera sits a few millimeters to the right of the first two cameras. It is placed in a housing with similar length but is less thick. There is a black circle above the sensor and below it is the laser autofocus module.

READ MORE: Huawei applies for trademarks for “Mate Mini” and “Mate Smart”

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 9 spotted in public, sports triple rear cameras

The Mi 9 has been rumored to launch this month. The phone is expected to come with a bunch of new features including a faster quick charging technology. Today, live photos of the phone have surfaced online to give us an early look at the next Xiaomi flagship.

Xiaomi Mi 9 leaked image

The photos were shared on Weibo by Wang Teng Thomas but he later deleted them. Thankfully, someone was able to save them before he took them down. The images show just the back of the phone but we can still make out important details.

There have been rumors that the Mi 9 will come with three rear cameras and the image confirms that even though only two sensors are visible. The cameras are arranged vertically just like those of the Mi 8. However, the LED flash now sits outside the setup instead of between the sensors.

The Mi 9 doesn’t have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which means it should come with an in-display fingerprint sensor like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and the Mi 8 Pro. We expect it to be the new in-display fingerprint scanner technology which has a larger scanning area which they showcased last month.

Xiaomi Mi 9 leaked image

The rear of the phone is covered in glass which we believe to be Gorilla Glass 5 like its predecessor or Gorilla Glass 6. The Mi 9 has a reflective finish and this variant is blue.

READ MORE: IDC: Xiaomi is the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the world

Tmart Is Offering You A Chance To Avail 5% Off On Select Items [Coupon Inside]

Tmart has a reputation for providing a wide selection of products at manufacturer price.


Aside from that, the leading online-shopping enterprise offers a modernized purchasing process, unmatched customer service and worldwide free shipping to qualified regions.

Staying true to its notoriety, Tmart is now offering its users an unmissable opportunity to get a noteworthy 5 percent off on all items.

However, it is worth noting that the coupon cannot be used for Limited Sale or weekly deals products.

For the sake of an instance, the Solar Power 25 LED PIR Motion Sensor Light Garden Outdoor Security Wall Light usually sells for $11.99, but thanks to Weekly Deals, it is now available for just $8.59.
On the downside, you will not be able to apply the 5% off coupon to get an extra discount on this outdoor wall light.

The Multifunctional Mini Vacuum Machine, on the other hand, bears an $18.99 price tag without any sort of discount. You can apply the 5% Off coupon AFFFEB05 and get an extra $0.95 off.

In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the item down to just $18.04 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.
If your cart value exceeds $10, you can use your Tmart.com Points and save more money without breaking a sweat.

You can earn points through text reviews, image reviews, and video reviews. On top of that, Tmart gives you points for even registering on the online store.

You can click here to visit Tmart and take full advantage of the site-wide 5% off coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

Buy DJI Osmo Pocket Handheld Camera For Only $314.10 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

There are a lot of memorable moments that are worth capturing. Osmo Pocket is designed to let you share these memorable moments with friends and family anywhere, anytime in just matter of seconds.


Marketed as DJI’s smallest 3-axis stabilized handheld camera, the Osmo Pocket is compact, yet capable of turning into moment into a true-to-life memory.

Among a slew of other impressive features, the Osmo Pocket camera comes with a 3-axis stabilized gimbal. Moreover, it adopts a new algorithm to deliver 120°/s of maximum control speed and control accuracy of ±0.005°.

While you’d expect a feature-laden handheld camera to set you back a pretty penny, the DJI Osmo Pocket has now gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price of just $349 on Banggood.

This is a 13 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $399. But if that doesn’t impress you much, we got good news for you.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code DOP10 and save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.
The coupon helps you get an extra $34.90 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the handheld camera further down to just $314.10 simply by applying the coupon during the checkout process.

An absolute steal at this price, the Osmo Pocket adapts to your movement, turning various moments into a movie-like scene.

Moreover, it houses a 1/2.3-inch sensor, 80° FOV, and f/2.0 aperture so that you can capture lifelike images. Aside from that, it can shoot 4K/60fps video at 100 Mbps.

You can also capture slow motion videos at 1080p/120fps 4x and click pictures at 12-megapixel with a pixel size of 1.55 μm at any moment.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the DJI Osmo Pocket handheld camera and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Buy Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box And N41 N4100 Mini PC At Slashed Prices On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

With their ability to efficiently transform a regular television into a smart one, TV boxes are understandably popular among cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite series and playing popular games without leaving the comfort of their rooms.
Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, a top-branded TV box or Mini PC isn’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

Buying a low-priced TV box or a Mini PC usually allude to compromising on the quality. But it looks like GearBest is bent on changing that.

Keeping in link with that, the Chinese online store is offering a feature-laden TV box and a Mini PC from Beelink at unbeatable prices. Moreover, you’ll be able to save more money at checkout so keep reading to know how.

Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box

Equipped with the latest Amlogic S912 processor with octa-core, the GT1 Ultimate delivers high-speed feedback, coupled with smooth response.

It packs a highly competent ARM Mali-T820MP3 GPU, under the hood for an unmatched viewing and casual gaming experience.

The device runs Android 7.1 Nougat OS, allowing users to download, install or uninstall applications without breaking a sweat.

Aside from that, it ships with 3GB of DDR4 RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage capacity that can be extended up to 64GB.

While you’d expect a top-branded TV box offering the aforesaid features to cost a bomb, the Beelink GT1 Ultimate will set you back just $78.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 12 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $89.65. You can use coupon code GBCNGT1 and bring the already lowered retail price of the Beelink GT1 Ultimate further down to just $73.99.

On the downside, this discount will only be valid for 199 pieces only. It is also worth noting that the coupon will be available at 21:30:00 on February 2nd and it will expire at 21:30:00 on February 14th.

You can head straight to this link and grab the discount before the remaining pieces get sold out. Note that the promo is slated to end in nine days.

Beelink N41 N4100 Mini PC

The Beelink N41 N4100 Mini PC packs Intel’s Gemini Lake Celeron N4100 processor along with the HD Graphics 600 GPU for enhanced performance.

It ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of expandable (up to 64GB) internal storage capacity.

Furthermore, the N41 N4100 Mini PC runs Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system and uses H.265 decoding in order to save bandwidth. It also supports 4K video display.

In a bid to make the feature-laden N41 N4100 available to the cost-conscious buyers, GearBest is now offering this Beelink-branded Mini PC at a dropped price of just $169.99.
This is a significant 26 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $229.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GBCNN41 and reduce the selling price of the Mini PC to just $159.99.

The coupon helps you save $10 more before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

This coupon can be used starting at 21:30:00 from February 2nd. It will lapse at 21:30:00 on February 14th.

You can follow this link and avail the discount, which will be valid for the remaining 49 pieces only. It is also worth noting that the promo will come to an end in ten days.

 

Buy Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 And Teclast F6 Pro Notebook At Heavily Discounted Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

Looking for a cost-effective tablet that doesn’t cost a bomb? We got good news for you.


Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and the Teclast F6 Pro Notebook.

We’ll divulge more details about the two devices and the discounts you can get on them in just a bit. Moreover, you’ll find out how you can save more money during the checkout process.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4

Launched in June last year, the Mi Pad 4 is designed to be operated using just one hand.

Aside from that, the device is loaded with jaw-dropped features and top-end specifications that justify the $342.99 price tag it normally carries.

Much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer the well-received Mi Pad 4 at a lowered price of just $235.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_LQGDTJCP to reduce the retail price of the tablet to $229.99.
In other words, you can get an extra $6 off simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to grab the discount.

The discount will be valid for the black-tinted variant of the Mi Pad 4 that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity.

 

 

Teclast F6 Pro Notebook

Despite hitting the store shelves ahead of the F5 and F7, the F6 Pro became an instant hit among Teclast fans.

Marketed as a 2-in-1 convertible ultrabook, the F6 Pro is the first product from Teclast that targetted the mainstream market.

The F6 Pro boasts an impressive array of features including a new Fingerprints Identification. This feature enables the user to lock/unlock the laptop using just their fingerprints.

The device packs a powerful Intel Core M3-7Y30, Dual Core processor along with a competent Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU, under the hood. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for advanced multitasking.
While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a notebook that offers comparable features, the F6 Pro can be yours for a considerably lowered price of just $469.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 31 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $680.69. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_XHTKXIWG and save $134 more before placing your order.

As a result, the retail price of the Teclast F6 Pro notebook reduces to just $465.99. On the downside, this promo will only be valid for two days.

So without further ado, you can follow this link and avail the discount, which is limited to the silver color version of the F6 Pro notebook.

 

Buy Xiaomi Mi WiFi Amplifier And TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB Desktop HDD At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you plan to treat your loved one to something special this February 14, you’ve come to the right place.

As part of its latest ‘2019 Valentine’s Day’ promo, the Chinese online store is offering a wide selection of products at unbeatable prices.

In order to expedite and simplify the search process, products have been split into multiple categories including For Him, For Her, Smartphones & Laptops, TV Boxes & Gadgets, Outdoor & Toys etc.

There are certain items that will be tagged with a “Rose.” If you buy one of these items, you will be eligible to receive a surprise gift.

GeekBuying is also offering noteworthy discounts on a couple of other products too.

We’ll shed light on the aforesaid items, the discounts available on them and even show how you can save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi WiFi Amplifier (International Version)

There’s a notable difference between the Chinese and the international version of the device.

The APP for International Version is in English, whereas Chinese Version APP is in Chinese.

Equipped with upgraded built-in dual antennas, the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Amplifier provides an enhanced transmission ratio of 300Mbps.

In other words, its performance is on par with the mainstream router.
The International Version of the Mi WiFi Amplifier would normally set you back $19.99, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $12.99 on GeekBuying.

Moreover, you can extend this 35 percent discount with the help of coupon code GIZ_PCKNBIGR.

When applied, the coupon helps you save an extra $4 by reducing the retail price of the Mi WiFi Amplifier to just $10.99.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in one day.

 

 

 

TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB Internal Hard Disk Drive

Toshiba’s well-received DT01ACA series of 7,200 RPM 3.5 Inch HDDs can deliver an onboard storage capacity up to 1TB.

The DT01ACA100 is ideal for consumer and commercial PCs, gaming PCs. All-in-One systems, and applications where capacity and reliability play a vital role.

The TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB desktop HDD has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price of just $71.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a significant 28 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $99.99.On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_HRQGUSOZ to get an extra $10 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the device further down to only $61.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

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

 

Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Honor Play 8A vs Realme C1 (2019): Specs Comparison

Samsung Galaxy M10, alongside the Galaxy M20, is the first device from the brand new Galaxy M series that includes entry-level and midrange smartphones from the Koran giant. Its specs and its price tag are a clear sign that the company is trying to gain some ground on Chinese manufacturers which are becoming a bigger menace every day. Does the Galaxy M10 look as interesting as the latest entry-level devices from Chinese manufacturers? We will let you figure it out in this specs comparison with Honor Play 8A and Realme C1 2019.

Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Oppo Realme C1 (2019)

Samsung Galaxy M10 Huawei Honor Play 8A Oppo Realme C1 2019
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm, 163 grams 156.28 x 73.5 x 8 mm, 150 grams 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm, 168 grams
DISPLAY 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, PLS TFT 6.09 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 290 ppi, IPS LCD 6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Samsung Exynos 7870, octa-core 1.6 GHz MediaTek Helio P35, octa-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY 2 GB RAM, 16 GB  – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot 2 GB RAM, 16 GB  – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 8.1 Oreo, Samsung Experience Android 9 Pie, EMUI Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 13 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2
5 MP f/2.0 front camera
13 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 3400 mAh 3000 mAh 4230 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

Smartphones manufacturers learned to release even entry-level phones with attractive aesthetics. In this trio, the one I would pick is the Samsung Galaxy S10 because of its higher screen-to-body ratio thanks to its Infinity-V Display featuring narrow bezels and a small V-shaped notch. It has even a thinner body than its rivals. Realme C1 2019 has a bigger notch and thicker bezels, but it has the best build quality thanks to Gorilla Glass 3 by Corning protecting the display from drop and scratches. Honor Play 8A has a dewdrop notch, but its chin is thicker and it does not help it to achieve a high screen-to-body ratio.

 

Display

The display is one of the components for which Samsung decided to cut costs in order to offer a very affordable phone to the public. It is not even an IPS display, but it is a lower-end TFT panel. It remains sufficient thanks to its HD+ resolution, but Realme C1 2019 and Honor Play 8A are more satisfying when it comes to display quality. Realme C1 2019 has a bigger and more resistant display, but it does not differ so much in terms of viewing quality. So you can choose either the Realme C1 2019 or the Honor Play 8A if you want the best display, just let your tastes decide.

 

Specs & Software

These three handsets are entry-level phones but they are not the most low-end ones. Their hardware sides allow using every app with sufficient performances, as long as you do not opt for high-level gaming and multi-tasking. The best is the Honor Play 8A that comes with a midrange-class Helio P35 chipset by MediaTek. It can be compared to the Snapdragon 632 by Qualcomm and it reaches high clock frequencies up to 2.3 GHz. It even comes with up to 64 GB of internal storage that are not present on the other two devices. The second place goes to the Realme C1 as I define the Snapdragon 450 a better chipset than the Exynos 7870 by Samsung.

 

Camera

Samsung devices are usually superior to most of their concurrence when it comes to cameras. And it is exactly the same as the Samsung Galaxy M10. It comes with a dual setup on the back boasting a good focal aperture and great performances in most of scenarios (for an entry-level phone, obviously). Honor Play 8A comes right after with its bright aperture and a better selfie camera, even though it has just a single sensor on its rear side.

 

Battery

Finally, a thing in which Realme C1 2019 is undoubtedly superior: the battery life. Thanks to the huge 4230 mAh unit, it can achieve a way longer battery life than Samsung Galaxy M10 and Honor Play 8A, reaching two days of intensive usage. The second place goes to Samsung Galaxy M10 and its 3400 mAh battery, but Honor Play 8A is still more than sufficient with its 3000 mAh battery, given the efficient components.

 

Price

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Honor Play 8A debuted in the Asian market with a price tag of about €100/$114, while Realme C1 2019 is available to purchase in India for 7500 INR that is equivalent to about €92/$105 at the actual change. In my opinion, finally Samsung is starting to become competitive even in the low-end sector, and the new M series may help it gain some ground on Chinese manufacturers in this niche. But the Galaxy M10 does not win this comparison unless the final user is a camera addicted. I think it is basically a draw, with Samsung Galaxy M10 offering better camera performances, Honor Play 8A with a better hardware and Realme C1 2019 with a longer battery life. Which one do you prefer?

 

Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Oppo Realme C1 (2019): PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme C1 2019

PROs

  • Bigger battery
  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Good build quality
  • Affordable

CONS

  • Limited availability

 

Honor Play 8A

PROs

  • Very affordable price
  • Compact design
  • Micro SD Dedicated slot
  • Good performance

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Samsung Galaxy M10

PROs

  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Affordable price
  • Good camera
  • Great design

CONS

  • Non-IPS display

Check out these 3D renders of the upcoming Huawei 5G foldable phone

Huawei‘s Richard Yu, CEO of its Consumer Business Group had first disclosed in October 2017 that the company has got a foldable phone in the works. Richard Yu also disclosed that the company already had a working prototype of a two-screen device with only a small gap between both screens that needed to be fixed. Before then, Huawei’s rival Samsung was also rumoured to be working on a foldable phone. That rumour soon blossomed and not long after, the company confirmed it is indeed working on such a device. 2019 is looking to be the year of the foldable phones and Huawei will indeed be one of the early birds to unveil a commercial model.

Richard Yu himself had indicated last week at the launch of the Balong 5000 5G chipset that Huawei will present her 5G Foldable smartphone at MWC 2019. The foldable smartphone is expected to feature the new Balong 5000 chipset which is the company’s response to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X50 5G modem.

Ahead of MWC 2019, tech blog LetsGoDigital has now released 3D renders of the Huawei foldable phone perhaps curried from patent sketches. We are no sure the final design will be exactly like this one. Apart from the attractive graphic design, there are not so many details we can cling on to. Looking at the renders, we cannot tell if the device will fold outwards or inwards only. Since it uses a flexible OLED panel, it is possible the device can open both ways as desired. When it is to be used as a phone, it is folded outward and when not on use, the user may have to fold it inward. 

Read Also: Huawei confirms launch of 5G foldable phone with Kirin 980 and Balong 5000 at MWC 2019

Details of the device are sketchy and so, it is unclear if there will be an M-Pen onboard as is the case with the Mate 20 X gaming smartphone.  We’ll have to wait until MWC to find out more about the Huawei foldable phone. The Chinese giant has a press conference scheduled to hold on February 24 where we believe the 5G foldable smartphone will be unveiled.

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Top upcoming smartphones in February 2019

February is the month in which MWC 2019 kicks off, so it usually represents the most important period of the year for the smartphones market. Just like in the last year, this month the main companies will unveil most of the best smartphones of 2019, that will also be among the most innovative ever seen. Almost every important smartphone manufacturer (excluding Apple and a few other names) will showcase at least one new device.

That is exactly the reason why we decided to publish a post with top upcoming smartphones in February 2019, including the ones that will be announced at Mobile World Congress. Note that not every phone mentioned is officially confirmed as our selection is also based on the most recent and reliable leaks and rumors.

 

Upcoming high-end smartphones in February 2019

Foldable and 5G smartphones by Samsung, LG and Oppo

All the eyes are pointed on foldable phones for the upcoming Mobile World Congress. They should be the hottest innovation of this year and they will act as smartphones and tablets at the same time. Samsung, LG, and Oppo will showcase their first foldable phone at MWC 2019. The first recently revealed it through some billboards in Paris, while LG was tipped to come up with a foldable phone by trusted Korean sources. Anyways, LG’s foldable phone should not have a foldable display but it should be something similar to ZTE Axon M with two displays merging into one. Instead, Oppo’s foldable phone may come with a foldable display just like the Galaxy F by Samsung. Samsung and LG should also announce at least one 5G-enabled device.

Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up

An official teaser confirmed that the whole Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up will be officially unveiled on February 20, in an event that will be held in San Francisco, United States. The line-up will be composed of at least three models: Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and a more affordable, flat-screened Galaxy S10 E. The Galaxy S10 and its Plus variant will come with an under-display fingerprint scanner and a curved screen. The smartphones will be equipped with a Snapdragon 855 or an Exynos 9820 chipset depending on the market. Everyone will be able to follow the launch event thanks to the live streaming on samsung.com.

Nokia 9 PureView

After a year waiting, HMD Global finally decided to unveil its next flagship: Nokia 9 PureView. It will be officially announced on February 24, the day in which MWC 2019 kicks off. Just like Samsung, HMD Global may decide to make live streaming to allow everyone watching the event. The most spectacular feature of the Nokia 9 PureView will be its Penta-camera setup on the back. The phone will be under the Android One program, it will come with a notch-less display and flagship-class features.

LG G8 and V50 ThinQ

LG usually unveils the flagships from G series at Mobile World Congress and this year it will be the same, but LG G8 ThinQ won’t be alone. It is speculated that the company will also bring the LG V50 ThinQ to the show, that is the next flagship from the V series. In case you do not know, flagship smartphones from the V series usually come in the second half of the year. Both LG G8 and V50 ThinQ will come with a new “touchless” technology that will allow users controlling their smartphones through gestures in the air, without even touching the display. For the LG G8, the company will opt for a waterdrop notch and it will boast a Snapdragon 855 chipset, just like the V50 ThinQ.

Sony Xperia XZ4 and XZ4 Compact

Sony confirmed its presence at MWC 2019 through a press invite, but it did not mention which devices will be unveiled. However, according to the latest leak, we will see Sony Xperia XZ4 and XZ4 Compact. A Sony exec recently promised a much better camera experience in an interview, and this is a further confirmation of the arrival of a flagship phone. Sony Xperia XZ4 should be the first smartphone to have a super tall display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The XZ4 Compact will be its compact variant, it should still come with flagship-class specifications but also with a more affordable price.

Upcoming midrange smartphones in February 2019

Xiaomi Redmi X

Redmi has always been a series of Xiaomi phones focused on the quality-price ratio, with midrange and low-end specs. That is why we put the Xiaomi Redmi X in the midrange sections. But according to the latest teaser from Xiaomi sub-brand, the handset might come with high-end hardware. The mysterious Redmi X will be official on February 15 and according to the poster, it will have an in-display fingerprint reader. This is a feature that Xiaomi includes in flagships only, so this suggests that the phone may be equipped with either a Snapdragon 710/675 chipset or with a SoC from the Snapdragon 8xx series.

Nokia 6.2 and 8.1 Plus

Take this info with a pinch of salt as it comes from rumors and leaks, but Nokia 9 PureView may not be the only new HMD Global device at MWC 2019. Nokia 6.2 might join the club alongside the Nokia 8.1 Plus. The first is expected to come with a Snapdragon 632 chipset, a 6.2-inch display and an in-display front camera. Both the handsets are expected to come with a rear dual camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The devices will initially launch in China, then they will hit Europe shortly after.

Vivo V15 Pro

February 20 will not only be the day of Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones, but there will also be another interesting device to catalyze the attention of midrange lovers. Vivo V15 Pro will be announced on February 20 and it will be the second Vivo’s phone after the NEX to sport a pop-up selfie camera. Given that there will be a motorized pop-up camera, the display should be almost fully borderless. Leaked photos of a protective case revealed the presence of a big cutout on the upper right side that should be the housing for triple rear camera setup.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Earlier this month Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 made its debut with an impressive price and perfect midrange specifications. After that, the company launched a survey in order to know whether or not people desired a higher-end variant of the handset. The survey had a positive result and soon the Chinese giant will release the Redmi Note 7 Pro. However, the new variant will not be so different from the vanilla Redmi Note 7. The only difference should be in the hardware side: Redmi Note 7 Pro is said to come with a Snapdragon 675 instead of a 660. Plus, it will have 128 GB of internal storage and 6 GB of RAM.

 

Motorola Moto G7 and G7 Plus

In a press conference in Brazil, Motorola will unveil the new devices from the series which literally trained its sales in the last year: the Moto G7 and G7 Plus, with midrange-class specs. They will come with thinner bezels compared to their predecessors, as well as a waterdrop notch. They will be different in the screen size and the hardware side. The first will come with a Snapdragon 632 chipset, while the second is said to have a Snapdragon 660.

Sony Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra

Alongside the Xperia XZ4 series, Sony will refresh its midrange line-up with the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra. The latter is definitely the most interesting as it is said to come with a huge 6.5-inch screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio, perfect for phablet lovers. The former will have an average 5.9-inch display and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset. These smartphones may be the first from the XA line-up to have dual rear cameras. The only “affordable” Sony device with a dual camera until now is the Xperia XA2 Ultra, but it has a dual selfie camera.

Upcoming low-end smartphones in February 2019

Oppo Realme 3

After launching the Realme C1 (2019) with an upgraded hardware side, Oppo’s sub-brand is planning the launch of the Realme 3 with a totally renewed specs sheet. We do not know for sure that it will come in February, but we know that it will be launched in this quarter. Even though it will be a very affordable device, it is said to sport an excellent 48 MP camera on its back, which will not cause a huge loss of detail even while zooming and will provide a high definition in most of the scenarios. The phone is rumored to come alongside the Realme A1, another affordable device that will sit in the middle between Realme C1 and U1.

Moto G7 Play and G7 Power

Moto G7 Play and G7 Power will be unveiled alongside the vanilla Moto G7 and the G7 Plus on February 7, Brazil. The former will simply be a more affordable device with lower-end specs, while the second will distinguish from its brother not only for its great quality-price ratio but also for having a huge 5000 mAh battery.

Sony Xperia L3

Last but not least, Sony is expected to unveil its most affordable last-generation handset at MWC 2019: the Xperia L3. It recently obtained the Bluetooth SIG certification alongside the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra. According to leaks, it will have a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a 5.7 panel and a dual rear camera.

Huawei P Smart with Kirin 710 SoC and 3GB RAM launched in Japan as Huawei Nova Lite 3

Huawei recently launched its mid-range smartphone Huawei P Smart (2019). Now, the company has launched the same smartphone in the Japanese market, albeit with a different name — Huawei Nova Lite 3. The device is now available for purchase in Japan carrying a price tag of JPY 26,880, which roughly converts to $247.

The smartphone will be available in three color options — Coral Red, Aurora Blue, and Midnight Black color. In the U.K., the device is available in Aurora Blue, Midnight Black, and Sapphire Blue colors. Apart from the internal storage capacity and front-facing camera, most of the specifications in Nova Lite 3 remain the same as P Smart (2019).

Huawei Nova Lite 3

The Huawei Nova Lite 3 comes with a 6.21-inch waterdrop notch screen. The handset supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 710 chipset, accompanied by 3GB of RAM. For storage, the handset comes equipped with 32GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

As for the photography, the smartphone comes with vertically aligned dual camera sensors with a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it comes with a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone’s camera comes with artificial intelligence (AI) integration, which allows the smartphone to select the camera parameters based on the subjects in a scene that ensures you get the best shot. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. The device runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own EMUI 9.0.

 

Read More: Huawei joins hand with Canada telecom company for strengthening broadband across small towns

 

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and micro-USB 2.0. It will also be auVoLTE compatible when the device will receive the next software update. The device is powered by a 3,400mAh battery.

OPPO 2019 plans: Snapdragon 855 smartphone coming soon, smartwatches and headphones also on the list

Last year, Oppo announced innovative devices with bezel-less display and on-screen fingerprint sensors. It packed the Oppo X Find with outstanding hardware specification which turned into a nightmare for some other competitor’s flagship devices. As like of 2018, Oppo is also targeting 2019 on a high note, they will announce another high-end smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855. This year they will also debut into the market of smartwatches and smart headphones.

OPPO Find X

In a recent Qualcomm China’s text interview of Oppo’s CEO Chen Mingyong, he talked about the Oppo’s 2019 plans. He added that the company is keen on bringing new powerful devices to the market. They are also looking to move into the smart home products market with the launch of smart devices for everyday use. They are working on every effort to bring 5G support to their new smartphones.

Oppo 2019 plans

Oppo Find X2 in works?

Oppo is tremendously working hard to bring various new devices into the market. In the interview, Chen Mingyong awsnered about upcoming Oppo flagships and the future of Find X device. He said that Find X is inspired by exploration and innovative technologies. It is a combination of art and technology along with the fusion of new innovative inventions. He termed Snapdragon 845 and 3D structured light technology as reasons behind such immense popularity of Find X.

He also urged that company is soon planning to come up with a Snapdragon 855 processor powered smartphone device. It is expected to make a debut before the end of 2019’s first half. Although he didn’t confirm any other spec of the device, most probably it would be named Oppo FInd X2.

Oppo 5G Plans

Terming the 5G as a groundbreaking technology, he confirmed that Oppo is continuously evolving to develop AI capabilities and 5G technology. It is a revolutionary experience which users should enjoy with much satisfaction and primitiveness.  He said Oppo “will further develop AI capabilities with 5G, actively explore the application scenarios of 5G+ era”.

oppo 5g

Speaking about 5G technology, Meng added that the new technology needs the blend of AI, AR and other technologies. Although he asserted that 5G is not just about the Internet of Things, it is an overall makeover of devices with new futuristic technologies.  He said, “The 5G+ era is not just the Internet of Everything, but also the integration of all things. The deep integration of 5G with AI, AR and other technologies will lead to new hardware, new connections and new services. At the beginning of this year, OPPO officially established the emerging mobile terminal business unit to explore new entrances in the 5G+ era. Based on the user’s high frequency and cross-scenario usage, we will take the lead in targeting smart watches and smart headphones to create the next entry-level product.”

Oppo Smart devices

Oppo is also trying to enter the new spheres of the technology world. As per the Chen, Oppo is actively working on to bring different smart devices in the market. They are set to debut various new smart home devices such as smart headphones, smartwatches and others in the market.

Oppo is tremendously improving its product catalogue and this year will be significant for the Chinese company. It is actively working to bring new products and services under the single branch.

Moreover, last year in October, Oppo successfully achieved the 5G connectivity support with a customised version of Oppo R15.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 series price, storage variants and color options leaked

The official press renders of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ had leaked few hours ago. A new leak has now revealed the different variants, color options and pricing of the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ for the Netherland..

Samsung Galaxy S10e

The Galaxy S10e will be the entry-level model in the Galaxy S10 series. The leak reveals that it will be arriving with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM. It will be available in Europe in colors like Canary Yellow, Prism Black, Green and White. It will be carrying a price tag of 749 euros (~857). Europe will be receiving a Blue variant for the phone sometime after the launch.$

Samsung Galaxy S10

The Galaxy S10 will be available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB + 512 GB storage choices. Both storage variants of the S10 will be available in colors like Black, Green, White and Blue. The 128 GB and 512 GB variants of the smartphone will be respectively priced at 899 euros (~$1,029) and 1,149 euros (~$1,315).

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Samsung Galaxy S10+

The Galaxy S10+ models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage will be available in colors like Black, Green, White and Blue. These models will be respectively priced at 999 euros (~$1,145) and 1,249 euros (~$1,430).

The highest configuration of the Galaxy S10+ will have 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. This model will be equipped with ceramic body. Hence, it will be available in two colors like Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. The 1 TB Galaxy S10+ with 12 GB of RAM will be priced at 1,499 euros (~$1,720).

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Samsung Galaxy S10 series specifications

The Galaxy S10e will be featuring a 5.8-inch S-AMOLED display and it will be fueled by a 3,000mAh battery. It will be equipped with a dual camera setup on its rear and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Galaxy S10 and S10+ will be respectively arriving with 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch displays. Both devices will feature triple rear-mounted cameras and under-display fingerprint scanners. The S10 will have a single front-facing camera whereas the S10+ will have dual selfie snappers. The S10 will be housing a 3,300mAh battery and the S10+ will be arriving with a 4,000mAh battery.

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Huawei joins hand with Canada telecom company for strengthening broadband across small towns

Amid of diplomatic crisis between Canada and China due to Huawei Telecom, the Canadian telecom operator is joining hands with Huawei. ABC Communications has partnered with the Huawei to test broadband in the rural areas of western British Columbia. Currently, the Canada telecom will test the service within a small area and then will expand to more regions.

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It is quite surprising that on one hand, the Canadian government is taking a tough stance against Huawei. But country’s telecom player, ABC communication is making a new deal with Huawei for expanding its broadband reach across the country. Speaking on occasion, Eric Li, president of Huawei Canada has welcomed the move. He said in a statement that the company was “proud to provide a solution to this unique Canadian challenge” in the announcement.

Recently, in a US-China trade War, Canada made an entry by arresting Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou from Vancouver airport at the request of American Authorities. Since then, China has been finding ways to take on Canada. Although, the home country of Huawei has arrested two Canadians and sentenced one of them to the death penalty under an apparent act of retaliation.

Huawei has received a lot of flak in the past few months as the US and its allies have excluded the company from 5G networking plans. Various countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and others have banned Huawei for participating in 5G plans. Though, Canada is now reconsidering about its stance on Huawei’s inclusion in the new era networking plans.

Whatever the thing is, this new partnership is a step ahead in providing faster speed internet in the rural areas. It will also serve the Canadian Government’s task to increase overall internet speed in rural Canada. Earlier, Canada planned to trade rural internet services for the 5G networks in Cities, but now there will be some other model to serve the purpose.

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