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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition will be the most powerful smartphone in the world, claims Xiaomi co-founder

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone on Feb. 20. Last year, the company had announced the Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone along with Xiaomi Mi 8. Hence, some rumors have claimed that the Mi 9 Explorer Edition phone will be also debuting alongside the Mi 9. A leaked render of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition with four rear-facing cameras is now doing rounds on Weibo. However, there has been no official confirmation on its existence from the company. Today, Xiaomi co-founder Wang Chuan has confirmed that the Mi 9 Explorer Edition is the most powerful smartphone in the world.

 

Chuan has claimed that he has been using the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition since some time and it is the most powerful mobile phone in the planet. He has also said that the handset will be equipped with one additional camera. Also, the smartphone has some surprises for its fans. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition from last year featured a transparent rear. There is a possibility that its successor may come with a similar appeal. Since the predecessor phone was praised for its appearance, the Mi 9 Explorer Edition may come with a radical design.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition confirmed by Wang Chuan

There is no information available on the specifications of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition. Like the Mi 9, the Mi 9 Explorer Edition is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The Xiaomi Mi 8 was introduced with 6 GB of RAM whereas the Mi 8 Explorer Edition had arrived with 8 GB of RAM. The Chinese manufacturer may offer higher specs on the Mi 9 Explorer Edition than the Mi 9 phone.

The company is already selling the Black Shark Helo and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 in 10 GB RAM versions in China. Hence, there is a possibility that the Mi 9 Explorer Edition could be equipped with 10 GB of RAM. There is a possibility that it may offer a higher screen space than the Mi 9 by featuring a notch-less display.

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Buy Alfawise A20 And BP – M400 LCD Home Theater Projector At Best Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel
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GearBest has launched a new promotion called ‘2019 New Debut Deals,’ giving its loyal users a chance to get their hands on a wide selection of items at considerably lowered prices.


In order to simplify and expedite the search process, all products have been divided into specific categories like New Debut, Best Deals, Super Coupon etc.

The products included on the promotion page comprise top-branded smartphones and phablets like the Xiaomi Black Shark.

You can also find computer accessors like the Alfawise WM02 wireless mouse, along with well-received game consoles, smart watches, projectors and a slew of other products.

We’ll take a gander at the Alfawise A20 Home Smart projector and the BP – M400 LCD Home Theater projector that has gone up for sale on GearBest.

Alfawise A20 Home Smart Projector

The A20 is the latest projector from Alfawise. This upgraded projector is capable of delivering up to 30 percent more brightness than a standard projector.

Aside from that, the A20 has LED lighting that generates an impressive lumens brightness of 2300.

Moreover, the A20 supports a maximum resolution of 1080P and a contrast ratio of 1200:1 for true-to-life images.

The visual output is more three-dimensional providing an immersive experience.

The basic version of the Alfawise A20 is available in black and white color versions. The white-tinted A20 would normally set you back $106.58 on GearBest.

The black color version of the A20 smart projector, on the other hand, carries a $105.01 price tag.

Alternatively, you can go for the pro version, which has gone up for sale carrying a $120.65 price tag on GearBest. Note that the pro version is only available in the black color version.

You can follow this link to buy the Alfawise A20.

 

Buy Alfawise A20 Home Smart Projector

 

BP – M400 LCD Home Theater Projector

The BP – M400 projector is a great choice for those who fancy watching your favorite movie on a big screen without leaving the comfort of your home.

It supports 1080P UHD images that take your movie watching experience to the next level.

Moreover, it comes with built-in HiFi stereo speaker that adds more thrill and excitement to your favorite movie.

The BP – M400 is currently up for grabs in two color versions including white and black. While the aforesaid color versions usually sell for $72.22, you can now get them for just $61.99.

This is a noteworthy 14 percent reduction in the original asking prices of the white and black color versions. Note that the estimated shipping time for the product is 15-20 business days.

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

Check Out The 2019 New Debut Item Deals On GearBest

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy M30 price in India could be Rs. 14,990 (~$210); Release date could be in early March

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the beginning of this month, Samsung introduced the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones to take on the likes of popular Chinese branded phones in the mid-range segment in India. The company is now reportedly gearing up to introduce the Galaxy M30 smartphone. Plenty of details of the smartphone have appeared in recent reports. The handset has also been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. A fresh report by IANS has revealed that the smartphone will be releasing in India in the first week of the coming month. Also, the smartphone is tipped hit the market with a price tag of Rs. 14,990 (~$210).

The Samsung Galaxy M30 that will be aimed towards millennials like the Galaxy M10 and M20 smartphones will be equipped with a 6.38-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display with Infinity-V notch design. The Exynos 7904 that powers the Galaxy M20 will be also fueling the Galaxy M30. The report has further revealed that India will be receiving the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the M30.

Just as the M20 and M10 phones come in two variants, there is a possibility that Samsung may release its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition. It will be packed with a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to sport a triple camera module on its rear which include sensors like 13-megapixel primary sensor, 5-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It may feature a front-facing camera of 15-megapixel. For security, it will be equipped with features like rear-facing fingerprint sensor and face unlock. It may release in Blue and Black color editions in India.

Triple rear cameras

Xiaomi will be debuting the Redmi Note 7 smartphone on Feb. 28. The Galaxy M30 arriving in first week of the coming month could be one of the major rivals for Redmi Note 7 in India.

What do you think about the rumored pricing of the Galaxy M30? Will it be a good rival for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 is Powered by Snapdragon 855, Confirms Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this week, Xiaomi had released a chat video showing Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun and brand ambassador Wang Yuan talking about the Xiaomi Mi 9. Through the chat, Jun had confirmed that the Mi 9 is a powerful smartphone. He had also revealed that it is equipped with four cameras which comprises of one selfie shooter and triple rear snappers. Today, Jun and Yuan have appeared in another chat video to confirm that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform.

Recent reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 9 which is internally codenamed as “Battle Angle” is the super-powerful flagship phone of the year. Probably, the Xiaomi Mi 9 may debut as China’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 855 SoC. In the latest chat video with Yuan, Jun also hinted the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a very colorful device.

Yesterday, Jun had shared marvelous renders of the holographic color variants of Blue and Purple. He confirmed that the Mi 9 sports unique colors because it is built with nano-level laser engraving holographic technology and dual layer nano coating.

Coming back to the processor of the Xiaomi Mi 9, rumors have claimed that the Snapdragon 855 SoC will be accompanied by X24 LTE modem. This indicates that the Mi 9 won’t carry support for 5G connectivity since it won’t feature the Snapdragon X50 LTE modem. Last month, a Xiaomi flagship phone had appeared with “Xiaomi Cepheus” moniker on Geekbench. It was speculated that the Cepheus handset could be the forthcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 phone. It was speculated that the Cepheus handset could be the Xiaomi Mi 9 phone.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is expected to feature a 6.4-inch waterdrop-style notched display. It is expected to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. It may draw battery from 3,500mAh battery that may support 27W fast charging. For photography, it may feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel snapper, a 12-megapixel sensor and a 3D ToF lens in its triple camera setup and 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 selfie camera. The handset will be debuting on Feb. 20 and it will be showcased at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo.

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Pre-Order Astrolux FT03 LED Flashlight For Only $29.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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Looking for a cost-effective flashlight that doesn’t compromise on quality? The Astrolux FT03 might just fill the bill.


Astrolux strikes a perfect balance between innovative technology and a practical design for its latest FT03 LED flashlight.

The budget flashlight brand is known for manufacturing, providing flashlights and a slew of other lighting accessories that are easy on the pocketbook.

While the Astrolux FT03 has gone up for pre-order bearing a $45.95 price tag on Banggood, Astrolux is giving you a chance to get your hands on the feature-laden flashlight at a lowered price.

You can use coupon code AFT03 in order to grab an extra $15.96 off. In other words, you can reduce the original asking price of the Astrolux FT03 down to just $29.99 before proceeding to checkout, but that’s not all.
The second bonus involves receiving your order for absolutely free. The system will randomly pick five lucky customers who bought the Astrolux FT03 from the promotion page.

After picking the lucky winners, the system will remove the shipping charges from their order.

A total of 35 winners will be selected and the winners’ list will be revealed the next day. Note that this offer will only be valid until February 20th.

An absolute bargain at this price, the FT03 uses Narsil smooth RAMPING UI and offers quick access to a TURBO mode. The Astrolux FT03 comes in cool white and natural white design options.

The FT03 boasts a more customary, carefully designed MODE-SET UI. Moreover, it gives the user an option to select one of the twelve predefined mode-sets.

Alternatively, you can get a 27 percent off on the Astrolux S43S LED flashlight that normally sells for $39.95 but can now be yours for just $29 on Banggood.

There’s a 29 percent discount available on the Astrolux MF01 LED flashlight that usually carries a $109.95 price tag.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for just $78 on Banggood.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the LED flashlights and lighting tools that you can buy for reduced prices on Banggood.

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Buy Top Variants Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone At Slashed Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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GeekBuying is giving Xiaomi fans a chance to get their hands on top variants of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone at considerably reduced prices.
Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we’ll even show how you can save a significant amount of extra money before proceeding to checkout.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (3GB RAM, 32GB ROM) – Black

This variant is a great choice for those who aren’t keen on using a lot of onboard storage space by saving numerous multimedia files and don’t need an enormous amount of RAM.

While this Redmi Note 7 model would normally set you back $258.99, you can now buy it for just $225.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 13 percent drop in the variant’s original asking price.

Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_GBQRKJUJ to get an extra $36 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the phone further down to only $189.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can visit this link to check out more details and avail the discount before the promo wraps up!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (4GB RAM, 64GB ROM) – Black

This is a slightly larger variant of the Redmi Note 7 that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity. This model is available in the black color version.

In order to get your hands on this variant, you’d usually end up spending $314.99, but you can now buy it for a reduced price of just $265.99 on GeekBuying.

Moreover, you can extend this 16 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_PDXUFECL before checking out.
The above-mentioned coupon helps you save $36 more by bringing the original selling price of the phone down to just $229.99 at the time of checking out.

In order to ensure you do not end up missing the opportunity to buy this well-received variant of the Redmi Note 7 at a lowered price, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM) – Black

Capable of handling advanced multitasking like browsing, running applications etc., this variant comes with 6GB of RAM and features 64GB of internal storage capacity.

While it usually carries a steep $346.99 price tag, this model has now gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price of just $299.99 on GeekBuying.

If this 14 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_VHXIQDUI and grab an extra $40 off.

As a result, the original asking price of this coveted Redmi Note 7 variant reduces to only $259.99. On the downside, the coupon is likely to expire soon.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Vivo V15 Pro hands-on images reveal it design from all angles

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo India will be debuting the Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro smartphones in India on Feb. 20. Some other Asian markets including Malaysia are also going to receive the Vivo V15 series soon. A Malaysian tech website has shared the hands-on images of the Vivo V15 Pro few days ahead of its Indian launch.

The Malaysian publication has not shared any details on the specifications of the Vivo V15 Pro, but the hands-on images shared by it reveals what to expect from its design. The front view of the Vivo V15 Pro resembles the Vivo NEX phone that has been reportedly discontinued in India. There is no notch on the screen which allows the V15 Pro to deliver “FullView” experience. The chin of the device is somewhat thicker than its other bezels. Like its predecessor, it comes equipped with in-display fingerprint reader. An earpiece is placed between the upper bezel and top edge of the device.

Vivo V15 Pro hands-on images
Image Courtesy: Soyacincau.com

The blue color variant that appears lighter in the middle section and dark at the top-right and bottom-left corners is dubbed as Topaz Blue. There are fine lines placed under the glass rear that has a unique reflective appeal.

Vivo V15 Pro hands-on images
Image Courtesy: Soyacincau.com

Vivo V15 Pro hands-on images                      Image Courtesy: Soyacincau.com

The AI driven triple camera setup is located at the top-left corner of the Vivo V15 Pro’s rear shell. The publication claims that there is a huge bump for the triple rear cameras. When viewed from front, the pop-up selfie camera can be seen on the top-right on the upper edge of the device which also features a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo V15 Pro hands-on images
Image Courtesy: Soyacincau.com

Vivo V15 Pro hands-on images                     Image Courtesy: Soyacincau.com

According to the publication, it takes less than a second for the pop-up selfie camera to rise. The bottom edge of the device has a SIM / microSD card tray, a microUSB port and an external speaker. Undoubtedly, the V15 Pro is one of the most innovative upper mid-range phones in the recent times. However, its sad to see that the company has not included a USB-C port on the device.

Leaks surrounding the Vivo V15 Pro phone have revealed that it will be featuring a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display, Snapdragon 675, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel AI triple camera, 32-megapixel selfie shooter and 3,700mAh battery with dual-engine fast charging.

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Oppo F11 Pro video teaser reveals its full design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Recent leaks have revealed that the OPPO F11 Pro pre-orders will begin on Feb. 22 in India and it is expected to hit the market by early March. A teaser video of the OPPO F11 Pro have surfaced to reveal its design from all angles. The teaser video seems to be official one but it its yet to appear on the official the YouTube channel of OPPO India.

The teaser begins by showing the marvelous notch-less screen of the OPPO F11 Pro. Except for the slightly thick chin, the rest of the bezels surrounding the screen are very slim. The glass rear of the F11 Pro has a gradient finish. It features a vertical strip for the dual camera setup and LED flash.

There is a pop-up selfie camera hiding inside the top edge of the F11 Pro. Below the vertical camera strip is a fingerprint scanner. The bottom edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port and an external speaker. Like the recent F11 Pro teasers from the Chinese manufacturer, the above video also highlights that its 48-megapixel camera can shoot brilliant portrait shots in low-light conditions.  Lastly, it confirms that the phone will be available in Thunder Green and Aurora Blue colors.Oppo F11 Pro

Rumors surrounding the OPPO F11 Pro reveals that its pp-up selfie camera is of 32-megapixel. It is speculated that it could be powered by a MediaTek SoC. The chipset could be supported by 6 GB of RAM and it may come with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. OPPO had introduced OPPO F9 Pro from last year was the first F-series phone from the company to support VOOC fast charging. Hence, the upcoming F11 Pro is also expected to carry support for fast charging. The other specs of the phone are currently under the wraps.

OPPO has recently released the OPPO K1 smartphone in Indi with a price tag of Rs. 16,990 (~$238). It comes with 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 660, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup, 25-megapixel selfie camera and 3,600mAh battery.

Top Online Stores Where You Can Buy The Honor V20 At An Unbeatable Price

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Vinay Patel
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After floating around the rumor mill for a long time and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, the long-awaited Huawei Honor V20 was finally made available to the public in December last year.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on the Honor V20 at best price online, we’ve got your back! Here are the top online stores where you can buy the Huawei-branded phone at unbeatable prices.

Huwaie Honor V20 – Where To Buy

GearBest

The Chinese online store is currently doling out a noteworthy 6 percent off on the black as well as the blue color versions of the Honor V20 phablet.

This 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant of the Honor V20 phablet would normally set you back $723.24.

But thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can get your hands on both the two eye-catching color versions of the device for a lowered price of just $679.99.

You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends and check out more details about the Honor V20 4G phablet.

Banggood

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving its loyal user base a chance to buy the Huawei Honor V20 for a considerably lowered price of just $649.99.

This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $662.99.

Moreover, you can choose from three color versions including blue, red and black. You can follow this link without wasting time in order to avail the discount before the promo wraps up.

GeekBuying

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is now offering the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM Black variant of the Honor V20 smartphone for a heavily discounted price of just $592.99.

This is a significant 14 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $688.99.
Alternatively, you can get an 11 percent off on the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM Blue, 17 percent off on the 6GB RAM, 128GB  Red, and 19 percent discount on the 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM Blue version.

Likewise, you can avail 15 percent off on the 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM Black variant, and 11 percent off on the red-tinted Honor V20 that offers 8GB of RAM, and 128GB ROM.

You can visit this link to check out all the options and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Giztop

There are two variants including a 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM and the other that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity available on Giztop.

Moreover, the site also offers the larger 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM variant in two color versions — phantom blue and phantom red.

While the black, blue and red color version of the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant will set you back $549, the slightly larger 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant that comes in black, blue and red color version is available for $629.

Those who are willing to shell out $699 can go for the phantom red or phantom blue color version of the bigger model that features 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity.

You can visit this link to check out more details and buy the Honor View 20 from Giztop.

Buy Two Pieces Of Same Item And Get An Extra 6% Off On DealExtreme [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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If you fancy buying two pieces of the same item without emptying your pocket, DealExtreme’s got your back!


Known for offering a wide selection of nifty gadgets at unbeatable prices, DealExtreme (DX) is one of China’s pioneer consumer e-commerce retailers.

With more than a whopping one million customers and 400 suppliers, DX is a leading retailer.

It boasts one of the biggest catalogs that comprise more than 400 categories, 300,000 items with 150 new items added on a daily basis.

In a bid to offer its large user base something to cheer about, DX is now giving them an opportunity to get an extra 6 percent off when they purchase two pieces of the same product.

We’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before placing your order in just a bit.

First off, you need to select any two pieces of any item you want to buy and add them to your cart.

For the sake of an instance, we’ll add two pieces of the SKMEI 9115 Quartz Watch that sells for $13.62 to our shopping cart.
While your subtotal shows $27.24, you can get an extra $1.63 off by adding coupon code DXBUY26 before you proceed to checkout.

In other words, you can bring your grand total down to just $25.61 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

Likewise, you can get an extra 6 percent on all items from any department like Apparel & Watches, Automobiles & Motorcycle, Beauty & Health, Computer, Consumer Electronics etc.

The site-wide 6% off coupon can also be applied for products included in the rest of the categories like Home & Office, Security & Appliances, Lights & Lighting, Phone & Accessories and Tool, just to name a few.

You can head straight to this link to check out what each of the above-mentioned categories has to offer in terms of products.

While you can buy two pieces of your favorite product and apply the coupon to get an extra discount, it is worth noting that the coupon is likely to expire soon.

Get Extra 6% Off On Two Pieces Of Same Products

5G war: Huawei publishes Q&A facts on its website in a bid to regain clients’ confidence

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Jed John Ikoba
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Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei continues to make efforts aimed at ensuring it regains the trust of its fans and clients blighted by the security concerns and several clampdowns on the company’s operations by the US government. In order to keep existing clients and perhaps sway countries who are still contemplating about using Huawei’s 5G infrastructures, the Chinese telecoms giant has published a detailed Q&A on its website entitled “Huawei Facts”.huawei logo

This is coming as the US government continues to push its allies to block the Chinese company from proving their 5G hardware. The US thinks, unsubstantiated though, that Huawei’s equipment could be used for spying by the Chinese government. The latest move by the US is said to be an executive order banning the use of Huawei’s 5G equipment by US carriers. The Q&A is aimed at salvaging any public goodwill still left out there for Huawei. Already the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan have locked Huawei from providing the 5G hardware. Several countries in Europe are said to be considering a similar move and are currently examining their stance. The US is likely to influence Europe’s decision considering a recent statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Washington may be forced to scale back certain operations in Europe and elsewhere if countries continue to do business with Huawei.

Read Also: Apple iPhone shipments decline in China as Huawei tightens grip in its home market

In its Q&A, Huawei says there has never been a major security breach in its 30 years of business but if evidence is produced, it will be addressed “directly”. The Chinese company also asserts that despite numerous “inaccurate reports in the media”, Chinese law does not require it to install “back doors” in networks and other equipment. The company continues to deny any untoward connections with the Chinese military or security agencies. It also harps on the need for countries to recognise the importance of setting better common standards, adopting ­industry best practices and implementing risk-mitigation procedures to ensure that there is an objective basis for choosing technology vendors. It is quite unclear if this US clampdown is an escalation of the US-China trade war or the concerns are 100% genuine. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

You can check out the full Q&A from here.

Xiaomi raises alarm over fraudulent issuance of fake Mi Store franchise in India

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi‘s dramatic five-year sojourn in India has been an exciting one which has seen the company rise through the ranks to emerge as India’s top-most smartphone vendor for 2018. The company’s success has been mostly due to the aggressive online and offline strategy that is in use. As they say, success has so many friends. Xiaomi’s success has attracted quite a number of friends but some are coming to the party with evil intentions. The company’s India CEO Manu Jain has alerted the public of a new scam being carried out in India presently.

According to the CEO of Xiaomi India, Manu Jain, a new scam has been detected in which a few retailers have been hoodwinked into procuring fake Xiaomi India franchise. The CEO shared a couple of documents with his signature appended on them but says they are all fake documents and that his signatures were forged. He didn’t indicate if any of such franchise running on the fake approval as been identified and shut down. The post wasn’t also explicit on ways fans can detect fake Mi Stores if there is any in India. However, Mr Jain disclosed that a case has been filed with India’s cybercrime department and is currently under investigation by the police.

Read Also: Xiaomi is India’s smartphone king for 2018 -IDC

In order to curb such fraud, Xiaomi India shared a number of communication channels including its website Mi.com and social media pages, through which inquiries relating to Xiaomi, Mi Stores, products, prices and others can be gotten.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE receives Android Pie stable update, gets official price cut too

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Xiaomi Mi 8 series began receiving the Android Pie update back in December. It already arrived on the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition and now it is rolling out to the Mi 8 SE.

The Mi 8 SE is an upper mid-range phone powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor. Unfortunately, Xiaomi didn’t release it outside China. The update is rolling out as MIUI 10.2.2 and you can download it from the source link if you don’t want to wait for the OTA. You wouldn’t notice any visual changes since the device already runs MIUI 10 which is heavily customized.

Mi 8 SE price cut

Xiaomi has also slashed the selling price of the Mi 8 SE. The 6GB RAM + 64GB variant is now priced at ¥1599 (~$236) instead of ¥1699 (~$250). You can grab it at this new price on JD.com or on Xiaomi’s online store. The 128G version is sold at ¥1699 (~$250). The new price applies to all color variants.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 surpasses sale of 1 million units in China

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Energizer Power Max P18K vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy M20: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Energizer just launched Power Max P18K and as the company’s main business is batteries manufacturing, as expectable, it released one of the smartphones with the biggest battery ever seen on the market. Currently, Energizer is not among the most important smartphone manufacturers, but thanks to this kind of device it may earn a lot of consensuses this year. Here, we compared the new handset with the other biggest battery phones released in the last period boasting similar specifications: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Samsung Galaxy M20. They do not have a so big battery, but they come with other important advantages. Go ahead with the comparison to learn about them.

Energizer Power Max P18K vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy M20

Energizer Power Max P18K Asus Zenfone Max M2 Samsung Galaxy M20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 74.8 x 153 x 18 mm 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm, 175 grams 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm, 186 grams
DISPLAY 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, PLS TFT
PROCESSOR MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz Samsung Exynos 7904, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD 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 – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie Android 8.1 Oreo Android 8.1 Oreo, Samsung Experience
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Triple 12 + 5 + 2 MP
Dual 16 + 2 MP front camera		 Dual 12 +5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Dual 13 +5 MP, f/1.9 and f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 18.000 mAh 5000 mAh  5000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot  Dual SIM slot

Design

Besides coming with a mammoth battery, Energizer Power Max P18K Pop also has one of the most innovative aesthetics thanks to its pop-up selfie cameras, and a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent without a notch. But due to its huge battery, it is very thick, more than twice the thickness of its rivals. So it is not exactly the best device to have in a pocket. I personally prefer the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 because of its more beautiful back and the strong Gorilla Glass 6 protection for the display, but some may prefer the Samsung Galaxy M20 for its higher screen-to-body ratio and its smaller notch or the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop for its more innovative design. It is all about tastes.

 

Display

We often tell you that you should not care so much about the display when you are about to choose a midrange device such as these ones, as most of the times they are equipped with similar IPS displays. That is exactly the case with these three handsets. Samsung Galaxy M20’s display should be slightly below-average, but without any noticeable difference compared to its opponents. The most interesting display is surely the IPS panel of the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop because of the absence of a notch and its incredibly narrow bezels on all the sides.

 

Specs & Software

On the paper, the Mediatek Helio P70 chipset inside the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop is superior to the Snapdragon 660 of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and to the Exynos 7904 found on the Samsung Galaxy M20. The Energizer device also comes with a more powerful memory configuration boasting 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. So, it is probably the winner when it comes to performance. It comes with stock Android just like the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, but unlike it, the OS is based on Android Pie. Samsung Galaxy M20 has a heavier and customized Android version based on Oreo.

 

Camera

Energizer Power Max P18K comes with a total of five cameras: three on the back and two pop-up selfie snappers on the front. On the paper, it definitely offers more, so it may be the winner even in the camera comparison. But we will have to test those cameras in order to give a definitive verdict.

 

Battery

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop comes with a monster 18,000 mAh battery, so there is no chance that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Samsung Galaxy M20 will be able to reach its battery life with their 5,000 mAh. Energizer Power Max P18K Pop will be able to achieve several days of intensive usage on a single charge, while Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 can last about two or three days. Noone of these devices seems to sport a fast charging technology, so expect very slow charging times, especially for the Energizer’s flagship.

 

Price

The listing price of Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, that is also the winner of this comparison, will be probably unveiled at MWC 2019 in Las Vegas. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 costs about €270/$305, while Samsung Galaxy M20 carries a very affordable €150/$170 price tag.

 

Energizer Power Max P18K vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy M20: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

PROs

  • Great battery life
  • Good cameras
  • Front-facing LED flash
  • Better performance

CONS

  • Price

 

Samsung Galaxy M20

PROs

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

CONS

  • Anonymous design

 

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop

PROs

  • Biggest battery ever
  • Pop-up cameras and high stb ratio
  • Good performance
  • Great design

CONS

  • Very thick

Vivo’s iQOO foldable phone renders surface; Could it be its first phone?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this week, Vivo had introduced its new sub-brand named iQOO. The new brand may launch premium phones with futuristic features. The upcoming iQOO phones are expected to cost over 5,000 Yuan (~$739). A leakster from China has shared renders of a mysterious iQOO foldable phone. Probably, it could be the company’s first smartphone.

On Feb. 20, Samsung will be launching its first foldable smartphone. Recent leaks have claimed that the handset could be called Samsung Galaxy Winner. The South Korean company has opted for a fold-in design for the phone which requires users to open it like a book to access its internal foldable display. When the device is closed, users can use it like a smartphone because of the presence of an outer screen. The leaked renders of the alleged foldable phone from iQOO shows that it will be equipped with fold-out design.

The fold-out design has a foldable screen on the outer side of the phone. As a result, it offers users with a front display and a rear screen when it is closed. The leaked renders show that it is equipped with an edge-to-edge display. There is no official confirmation on the existence of a foldable phone from Vivo-backed iQOO company.

iQOO foldable phone

Last month, Vivo had debuted the Vivo APEX 2019 concept phone with some futuristic features like port-less and button-less design, full-screen in-display fingerprint scanner, screen sound-cast technology, 12 GB of RAM and Snapdragon 855. Rumors have it that the phone may will commercially debut with a different moniker.

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LG G8 ThinQ to feature Crystal Sound OLED technology that uses screen for audio

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Jeet
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LG is going to launch its next flagship smartphone — LG G8 ThinQ during Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019) later this month in Barcelona, Spain. While a lot of details related to the smartphone have already leaked online, there’s still some information getting released as the launch nears.

In the latest development, it is being reported that the LG G8 ThinQ will come with Crystal Sound OLED technology that turns the phone’s screen into an audio amplifier. This technology is similar to the one which vibrates the screen to produce sound, with an effect that the company claims increases volume.

LG G8 ThinQ OLED Sound

In a statement released by the company for confirming this display-based audio feature, LG said:

At MWC 2019, LG Electronics (LG) will remind audiences of its reputation and history as a leader in smartphone sound with the new LG G8 ThinQ featuring Crystal Sound OLED (CSO), an innovative technology that utilizes the phone’s OLED display as an audio amplifier.

Also, this doesn’t mean that the phone’s screen will be shaking all the time. The company explains that in speakerphone mode, it will deliver audio through the bottom speaker, and step up to two channels with the top part of the screen.

Other audio features of the smartphone include support for emulated 7.1 surround sound using DTS:X with or without headphones, and its “Boombox Speaker” design that uses space within the phone as a resonance chamber to fill out its sound. It also supports Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) encoded audio that Tidal uses and has a Hi-Fi Quad DAC.

LG had previously confirmed that the G8 ThinQ will come with a front-facing ToF sensor from Infineon Tech, which will also support 3D face unlock feature. Additionally, the phone is rumored to feature a notched display and is expected to arrive with triple rear cameras.

 

Read More: LG Q9 One with SD835, Android Pie launched as the second rebranding of the G7 One

 

Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset. The SD855 SoC could be supported by 6GB of RAM and the company has already confirmed that the device will support some sort of touch-less gesture controls. As for the power, the phone could pack 3,500mAh battery.

Nubia sends out invite for Nubia α launch on February 25

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Habeeb Onawole
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A few days ago, Nubia released a poster that teased it would attend this year’s edition of MWC. The poster hinted at the launch of a flexible device at the event. Nubia has now sent invites confirming that the launch is actually for the Nubia α, its foldable smartphone which wraps around the wrist like a smartwatch.

nubia α (5)

The renders of the Nubia α show the device has a flexible touch display. There are thick bulges on the sides with the right one housing a camera and a button. There is also a port on the left side for data transfer as there are contact pins underneath for charging.

Nubia-α-MWC-2019-invite

READ MORE: Nubia executive confirms 5G smartphone will launch this year

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Xiaomi to launch a new Mi router alongside Mi 9 on February 20

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi is often referred to as the “Apple of China” because of its innovative products and when we think of Apple we are reminded of its late founder Steve Jobs. Xiaomi is always keen to copy Apple’s innovations and that may have veered into non-tech related aspect. In a recent Weibo post, the company’s social media handlers shared a poster with the caption “One more thing”. Now, this was Steve Job’s legendary parting shot during the company’s launch events and it is usually followed by the unexpected announcement of a new product.Xiaomi Mi Router

Seems Xiaomi is going to be following that path and may likely be announcing another product on February 20 aside from the Mi 9. As for what the product could be, the Mi Router Weibo handle did not leave us in doubt indicating that a new router would be joining the fray. There is no detail about the router but we expect it to be an upgrade over the current crop of high-end routers.

Related: Xiaomi Mi Router 4C goes on sale in China for just 79 Yuan ($12)

Xiaomi presently has a number of Wi-Fi routers under its arsenal since it first entered the router business in 2013. That is perhaps because of the importance of the router as a networking device in the home, office and other public places. As a matter of act, the Mi Routers have become one of the company’s main products alongside the Mi phones and Mi TV.

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First render of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition reveals its quad rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Mi 9 has been getting all the spotlight but now it is the turn of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition. The very first render has surfaced online and it shows there will be a big difference between it and the Mi 9 which itself is shaping up to be a fantastic device.

The Mi 9 Explorer Edition’s existence was confirmed a few weeks ago by Xiaomi’s president but this is the first time we are seeing what it looks like even though it’s only of the phone’s rear.

Mi 9 Explorer Edition

Unlike the Mi 9 which will have a triple rear camera setup, the Explorer Edition will come with four. So, while the Mi 9 will be Xiaomi’s first triple rear camera smartphone, the Mi 9 Explorer Edition will be its first quad rear camera smartphone.

The four sensors are arranged vertically with the uppermost sensor having a red ring around it. This is most likely the primary sensor. All the sensors share a single housing and there is an LED flash below the setup.

Even though this is just a partial reveal of the device, we can see Xiaomi is bringing back the transparent design that shows the phone’s “internals”. And just like its predecessor, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, this is most likely a 3D printed piece of plastic covering the phone’s real internals. Can you see the Snapdragon logo in the image?

The render shows the Mi 9 Explorer Edition has its volume rocker and power button on the right. We bet there is an extra button on the left too. However, what we are more curious about is its display. Will it have a waterdrop notch too or a regular notch or maybe a punch hole? We will have to wait for more images to surface.

READ MORE: Xiaomi to announce a new product on Feb. 24 at MWC 2019

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ hands-on video leaks front design in real

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A short hands-on video of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10+ flagship phone has been released by well-known accessory retailer called Mobile Fun. Even though its short clip, it manages to reveal the front design of the phone.

The Galaxy S10+ leaked hands-on video shows that there is a plastic screen protector on its display. There is no confirmation whether it is the thin plastic film what comes on the device out of the box or it is a specially designed screen protectors with dedicated cutouts for dual selfie snappers and in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The optical in-screen fingerprint scanner that are available on recent smartphones work without any issues with transparent screen protector. There is a possibility that the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor may only work when there is direct contact of the fingertip to the authentication area on the display. It may not want a screen protector film in between and this could be reason behind the large round-shaped cutout.

The Galaxy S10+ is expected to feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Infinity-O design. It may come with 10-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual front-facing camera. The handset may arrive with Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 SoC in different markets. The SoC could be supported by 8 GB of RAM. It may come with up to 512 GB of storage.

The Galaxy S10+ may run on One UI flavored Android 9 Pie OS. It may include 4,000mAh battery which could be equipped with features like rapid charging, wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The rear-mounted triple camera setup may include 12-megapixel primary sensor, 12-megapixel RGB sensor and 16-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor.

Samsung is expected to release a limited-edition Galaxy S10+. It may sport a ceramic body, 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of native storage.

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