Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro now supports Netflix HD and HDR content

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Jan 16, 2019

Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy M series smartphones on Jan. 28. Even though the South Korean company hasn’t confirmed on the names of the new Galaxy M phones that will be unveiled later this month, rumors are rife that the company will be announcing Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 phones. The design and key specs of the Galaxy M20 have already leaked. Today, the specifications of the Galaxy M10 along with its schematics have appeared on Samsung CS Portal website. The leak was first revealed on SlashLeaks.

Samsung Galaxy M10 Design

Previous reports have claimed that the upcoming Galaxy M10 will be an entry-level smartphone. The leaked schematics of the phone reveal that it will be sporting an Infinity-V display design with a thick chin. The back panel of the phone features an LED flash enabled dual camera setup. However, it lacks support for fingerprint scanner.

A speaker is placed above the front camera which resides in the display notch. The volume rocker and power key are on the right edge of the smartphone. The bottom edge has a microphone, a microUSB 2.0 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The left side of the phone features a SIM card tray.

Samsung Galaxy M10 Specifications

The dimensions of the Galaxy M10 are 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 and it weighs 160 grams. It is fitted with a 6.2-inch In-Cell IPS LCD screen of 6.2 inches which carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.

The smartphone will be fueled by Exynos 7872 chipset which was announced in January last year. The M10 will be the first phone to feature it. The handset will be available in 2 GB and 3 GB RAM variants. There is no information available on the storage of the phone in the new leak. There is a possibility that the two RAM variants may respectively feature 16 GB and 32 GB of storage. The handset will be fueled by a 3,400mAh battery.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy A90 key details on storage, color variants leaked; Could be Galaxy A9 (2018) successor

The Galaxy M10 will come preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The dual camera setup on the rear of the M10 will be featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.9 aperture and 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Both the lenses lack support for autofocus. There is no information available on the configuration on the selfie camera of the M10 in the new leak. The smartphone could be priced around Rs. 10,000 (~$140) in India.

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Buy Dophigo DPH-DI-200 Smart Wifi Video Doorbell For Just $49.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Jan 16, 2019

As part of its latest promotion dubbed ‘Security Tech,’ GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of smart doorbells, and IP cameras.

We’ll take a gander at the Dophigo DPH-DI-200 smart Wi-Fi doorbell that has also gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price tag on the Chinese online store. Moreover, we will show how you can get an extra discount without breaking a sweat during the checkout process.

Dophigo DPH-DI-200 Smart Doorbell

This wireless smart video doorbell is backed by a robust 18650 lithium battery, delivering an impressive standby time of 120 days. Moreover, the Dophigo DPH-DI-200 supports 10m night vision and four core functions including smart interconnection, HD transmission, visitor record, and wireless connection all integrated into a single device.

Thanks to the Dophigo DPH-DI-200 smart doorbell, you can now make a video call with visitors outside using just the app without having to open the door. In other words, you can steer clear of burglary and other dangerous situations that can put your safety in jeopardy.
While the market is rife with similar smart doorbells that aren’t easy on the pocketbook, the Dophigo DPH-DI-200 can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $59.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 20 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $74.99.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_XJTOVJUD and get an extra $10 before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the smart doorbell further down to only $49.99 simply by using the above-mentioned coupon, which will be valid for the US, UK, and EU Plug options.

Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link without wasting time and avail the discount before the promotion sale comes to an end.

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Xiaomi announces a new in-display fingerprint sensor technology that solves two major issues

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Jan 16, 2019

Since last year, the smartphone manufacturers have been focused on offering a user-friendly way to unlock the smartphones and most manufacturers decided that the in-display fingerprint sensor is the way to go.

While in-display fingerprint sensor technology has been appreciated by the users, there are a few issues that users are facing. With development moving forward, China-based Xiaomi has announced a new fingerprint sensor technology that fixes two major issues related to the in-display fingerprint sensor, enhancing the user experience.

Xiaomi has announced that its new technology will enable users to unlock their devices in a single touch which is difficult with the current-generation technology. As per the company, with the current in-display fingerprint tech, many times users need to scan their fingerprint multiple times to unlock the device, which the company has now fixed.

Further, the company says that it has also increased the screen area which can read the user’s fingerprint to unlock the device. Currently, the fingerprint sensor works on a pre-defined area/spot of the screen but with Xiaomi’s solution, that is no longer the case.

However, the company has not said which smartphone will come equipped with this new in-display fingerprint sensor but has suggested that the future smartphone will have this technology. While the company has not named the phone, it’s likely that the upcoming flagship Xiaomi Mi 9 could feature this new in-display fingerprint sensor.

According to the rumors, the Xiaomi Mi 9 will come with a waterdrop notch display and is expected to house a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Dull HD+ resolution. The smartphone is said to come with a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor.

Under the hood, the phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 octa-core 7nm chipset but it’s confirmed that the phone won’t be featuring X50 LTE modem that offers 5G connectivity. Instead, the SD855 will come equipped with an X24 LTE modem.

While the phone’s 3,500mAh battery is said to support 32W fast charging technology, the Mi 9 won’t carry support for wireless charging. A recent report had claimed that it could be the first smartphone from the company to arrive with triple rear cameras.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is speculated to carry a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (approximately $436) for the base model that includes 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. Although the company has not yet announced the launch date, reports indicate that the Mi 9 will be launched in March but there’s a possibility that the Chinese company could showcase the phone at MWC 2019.

Buy Xiaomi Soocare Soocas H3 Anion And SOOCAS H3S Anion Hair Dryers At Dropped Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Get 23% Off On Xiaomi Soocare Soocas H3 Anion Hair Dryer

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Jan 16, 2019

A hairdryer is an important part of a girl’s hairstyling tool kit. Aside from that, it is used in nearly every haircut service provided in leading salons nowadays.
If you are in the market for a top-branded hair dryer that doesn’t cost a bomb, we got good news for you. Xiaomi has teamed up with Banggood to offer a couple of its well-received hair dryers for considerably lowered prices. But that’s not all.

We will not only divulge more details about the aforesaid discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi Soocare Soocas H3 Anion Hair Dryer

Designed to make your hair healthy and beautiful, this Xiaomi-branded hair dryer adopts a rotatable, long and flat airflow gathering mouth design so that you can style your hair to suit your fancy. It generates 1800 W rated, which is ideal when it comes to drying hair quickly without damaging them.

Moreover, this fashionable hair dryer is housed in a gray-tinted body and features a while handle. Its large blade helps to generate stronger airflow while its high concentration negative ions ensure your hair stays moisturized and silky.
The Soocare Soocas H3 Anion would normally set you back $69.49, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $53.43 on Banggood. On top of that, you can use coupon code 28f781 to get an extra $8.43 and reduce the device’s retail price to just $45 before you proceed to check out.

You can visit this link to take advantage of this discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi SOOCAS H3S Anion Hair Dryer

The SOOCAS H3S Anion is capable of increasing hair volume and dries hair in just five minutes. It features a cutting-edge diversion design for high concentration anion and superior hair care.

The SOOCAS H3S Anion constantly maintains a temperature of 57 Deg.C to distribute the heat evenly without damaging your hair. Aside from that, it comes with a 360-degree rotating wind vent which can be easily removed after blowing your favorite hair type.

While you’d normally expect a hairdryer that’s loaded with the aforesaid features to carry a steep price tag, the Xiaomi SOOCAS H3S Anion hair dryer can now be yours for a reduced price of just $45.59 on Banggood. You can extend this 43 percent discount on the device’s original selling price of $79.99 by applying coupon code 61b33d.

The coupon helps you save $6.84 more by bringing the hair dryer’s already lowered selling price further down to just $38.75 at the time of checking out. In order to avail this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link.

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Meizu 16T (Turbo) gaming-focused phone to debut with Meizu 16s, 16s Plus this year

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Jan 16, 2019

Meizu 16 series which includes Snapdragon 845 powered Meizu 16th and Meizu 16th Plus smartphones were introduced in China in August 2018. Meizu CEO Jack Wong who has been vocal about forthcoming smartphones has confirmed that apart from launching Snapdragon 855 chipset driven Meizu 16s and Meizu 16s Plus smartphones, the company will be also debuting the Meizu 16T gaming focused smartphone.

Last night, Wong confirmed on Weibo that apart from launching Meizu 16s and Meizu 16s Plus, there will be a new smartphone called Meizu 16G where “G” refers to “gaming.” Some netizens responded by saying that the “16G” can easily confuse people to believe that it is a Meizu phone with 16 GB storage. Then, Wong deduced “16T” as the new for the gaming-centric smartphone. He added that the “T” in Meizu 16T refers to “Turbo.”

While the Meizu 16s and 16s Plus phones will be powered by Snapdragon 855, Wong confirmed that the Meizu 16T will be another phone powered by the same processor, but it will be carrying a relatively low price tag.

The Meizu 16s and 16s Plus will respectively feature 6.2-inch and 6.5-inch displays. The Meizu 16T will feature a notch-less screen, but its exact size is yet to be finalized. Meizu phones hope that it will have a 6.2-inch display. The handset will feature narrow bezels around the screen and it will be powered by 4,000 to 4,500mAh capacity battery. The handset will be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$295) and 2,500 Yuan (~$369).

What about the appearance of the Meizu 16s series? Meizu phones have been always praised for launching phones with beautiful design. Recently, a fan-made render of the Meizu 16s had surfaced on Meizu community forum. Meizu CEO has claimed the appearance of the Meizu 16s won’t be very different from the fan-made render. However, there is no confirmation on whether the gaming-centric Meizu 16T will be also sporting the same design.

Read More: Meizu Note 9 specs, render leak reveals waterdrop notch screen, Snapdragon 675 and 48MP camera

There is no information available on the launch date of the Meizu 16s series and Meizu 16T. Probably, these phones are speculated to go official in May. The first phone from the Chinese manufacturer will be the Meizu Note 9 phone that is expected to launch with 48-megapixel camera and Snapdragon 675 chipset.

Buy Chuwi Lapbook SE Laptop For Just $268.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Jan 16, 2019

Chuwi made the irresistible Lapbook SE laptop available to the people in August last year. The feature rich device became an instant hit despite the steep price tag it carried.

While tech buffs living on a tight budget failed to get their hands on the pricey laptop, it looks like Chuwi is bent on changing that. In a bid to make its coveted laptop available to cost-conscious buyers, the Shenzhen-based tech company is offering the Lapbook SE at a lowered price on GeekBuying.

We’ll shed more light on the aforesaid discount and also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

The Chuwi Lapbook SE laptop would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can buy it for just $273.99 on GeekBuying. If this 36 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $428.57 doesn’t stir your interest, you can use coupon code GIZ_THTXAHKI and get an extra $82 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Chuwi Lapbook SE laptop further down to only $268.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. An absolute steal at this price, this Chuwi-branded laptop boasts an impressive array of features.
The Lapbook SE packs a powerful Intel Gemini Lake N4100, Quad Core processor along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 600 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage space for you to save your favorite content.

Moreover, the Chuwi Lapbook SE sports a 13.3 inch IPS full view display with high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels for an immersive viewing experience. The laptop runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS and features 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless Internet so that you can effortlessly connect to the internet when a wireless network is within range.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Chuwi Lapbook SE laptop and grab the discount available on its original selling price. It is worth noting that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Sony confirms MWC 2019 February 25 event; Likely to debut Xperia XZ4, XA3, XA3 Ultra and L3

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Jan 16, 2019

Sony is one smartphone OEM that has been using the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo platform to announce new smartphones. The Japanese tech giant has now sent out invites for its Feb. 25 event at the MWC 2019 to Russian and Italian media channels. Even though the image press in the invite does not reveal the names of the devices it will be announcing on Feb. 25, speculations are rife that it will be unleashing the Xperia XZ4 handset on the said date. Newer information has claimed that the Xperia XZ4 may go official as Xperia N1.

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Sony-MWC-2019_Russia-640x399 — Sony MWC 2019 Riussia invite

At MWC 2018, Sony had unveiled the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphones. At the IFA 2018 event in September, it unveiled the Sony Xperia XZ3. The company did not announce the Xperia XZ3 Compact phone alongside it. Few weeks ago, popular tipster @OnLeaks had shared renders of the Xperia XZ4 Compact smartphone. Hence, it was speculated that the Xperia XZ4 and Xperia XZ4 Compact would be announced at the MWC 2019 tech trade show.

Information from the previous week had revealed that the Japanese tech giant will be skipping the Xperia XZ4 Compact. Instead of it, the company may announce the Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra and Xperia L3 smartphones along with the Snapdragon 855 powered Xperia XZ4. The probable reason why the company is skipping the XZ4 Compact is that the Sony Mobile Vice President of Marketing for North America, Don Mesa had recently said that the consumers need a lot more surface area for their content now. He had also stated that the upcoming Sony phones will deliver better camera experience.

Read More: Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is a decidedly classy speaker for the home

Sony had unveiled multiple phones such as Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ Premium and Xperia X at MWC 2018. Hence, it is very likely that the Japanese firm may debut multiple smartphones on Feb. 25. Recently, a new case listing for a Sony phone called Xperia N1 was spotted on Amazon Spain recently. The case images revealed that the phone will come equipped with triple rear cameras. Since the images of the phone resembles with Xperia XZ4 renders, it is now being speculated that XZ4 may get unleashed as Xperia N1.

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Buy The MII Mini PC And Tanix TX5 Max TV Box At Lowered Prices On GearBest

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Jan 16, 2019

If you are in the market for a cost-effective TV box or mini PC that doesn’t compromise on quality, GearBest’s got your back.
The Chinese online store that’s known for offering the country’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices is now offering you an unmissable chance to buy the MII mini PC and Tanix TX5 Max TV box without emptying your pocket. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

MII Office Mini PC

Housed in a compact frame, the MII is carefully designed to deliver top performance and the varied needs of the users. Under the hood, it packs an Intel Apollo Lake N3350 processor along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU.

The MII ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content. This efficient office mini PC adopts a design that includes more vents in a bid to increase air volume so that the device can perform better.

While you’d normally end up shelling out $149.37 on both online and offline stores in order to get your hands on this feature-laden mini PC, you can now buy the MII for a lowered price of just $129.99 on GearBest. This is a 13 percent drop in the device’s retail price.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the remaining 20 pieces of the MII mini PC’s black color version. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.

Tanix TX5 Max Android 8.1 TV Box (EU Plug)

The Tanix TX5 Max is powered by an Amlogic S905X2 CPU and it comes with a Mali G31 MP2 graphics processing unit for an immersive experience. The TV box features 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and has 32GB of internal storage capacity (expandable up to 128GB).

Moreover, it supports 4K ultra HD image display as well as H.265 decoding for true-to-life images. While you’d normally expect a top-branded TV box offering comparable features to set you back a pretty penny, the Tanix TX5 Max can be yours if you are willing to shell out just $49.99 on GearBest.

This is a 24 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $65.42. On the downside, there were only 318 pieces remaining for this promo, which ends in just four days.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is valid specifically for the black color version of the TV box. Alternatively, you can go for the 4GB RAM+32GB ROM UK plug or US plug option as well.

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Samsung Galaxy A90 key details on storage, color variants leaked; Could be Galaxy A9 (2018) successor (Update)

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Jan 16, 2019

Update: Leakster IceUniverse has claimed through a tweet that the Galaxy A90 will be the most advanced version of the Galaxy A series and it will be sporting a unique design. He also added that the phone is being built by the Chinese Samsung team and it will be aimed towards the Chinese market.

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A report from the previous month had revealed that Samsung may debut two new Galaxy A phones such as Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in the near future. A newer report from this week had revealed that the South Korean company is also working on three other Galaxy A smartphones such as Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A90. Key details of the Galaxy A90 smartphone have surfaced now to reveal what to expect from it.

The new leak reveals that the Galaxy A90 has a model number of SM-A905F. The handset is rumored to arrive in the market in three color options such as black, silver and gold. Hopefully, these will be color gradient versions.

The Galaxy A90 is expected to arrive with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The leak claims that it will be only storage variant of the smartphone. Like the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone, the handset could be available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. Probably, the Galaxy A90 may arrive as the successor of the Galaxy A9 (2018).

The Galaxy A9 (2018) features an 18.5:9 aspect ratio supporting Infinity Display design. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Galaxy A90 will be equipped with a punch-hole screen like the Galaxy A8s or it will be available with Infinity-U or Infinity-V display design. No other information is available on the other specs of the phone.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus 3C approved, China launch could be at March beginning

Speculating that the Galaxy A90 will end up as Galaxy A9 (2018), it may feature an improved quad camera setup. A South Korean publication has recently claimed that the upcoming Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A50 smartphones are all coming with under-display fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint sensors for these phones are optical and not ultrasonic that are going to arrive on the Galaxy S10 series phones will debut in the coming month. The Galaxy A50, A70 and A90 phones are expected to go official in Q2 this year. Apart from these phones, Samsung has six other phones planned for 2019.

Participate In Banggood’s One Cent Snatch Promotion And Win Cool Prizes!

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Jan 16, 2019

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood launched its $0.01 snatch promotion at 9:30 GMT+8 on December 23rd last year.

Numerous people have been able to take full advantage of this recently kicked-off promo. Those willing to participate in this One Cent Snatch promotion need to download Banggood app in order to start playing.

This time-limited Snatch promotion feature top brands like Xiaomi, Huawei and BlitzWolf. Moreover, participants have a chance to win free shipping as well. In order to stand a chance to win this Snatch, everyone taking part needs to post their invitation links on social media platforms like Facebook.

The idea behind sharing your invitation link is to get people from your friends’ list as well as your followers to join this Snatch promotion. Given that each group is private, it is imperative for you to share your link directly in order to enroll new members.

In the case that you fail to engage the required number of people to complete the group, you and the rest of your group members will not qualify to get a chance to win the $0.01 Snatch. In order to invite more members, you can start recruiting as a team.

In other words, you can ask the members of your team to share your invitation link so that even their friends and social media followers can be a part of your group. One hour after the events come to an end, the prize will be drawn. Those who do not end up winning the prize will receive their money back.

Note that the next round of the one cent snatch event will be brimming with more products. So just download the Banggood app and head straight to the One Cent Snatch promotion page without wasting any time if you are ready to participate.

It is worth noting that in order to participate in the One Cent Snatch event, you need to have the latest version of the Banggood app.

China once again insists allegations against Huawei are “fabrications”

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Jan 15, 2019

The Chinese government has urged countries who presently view Huawei as a security threat to end the “fabrications” against the Chinese company. The admonition was made after a Polish official announced that his country could limit the use of Huawei’s products by public entities following the arrest of a Huawei employee in Poland on the allegation of spying.

Huawei has come under serious scrutiny in some countries, most prominent is the US which had already passed a bill banning the use of Huawei equipment by government agencies. The US government is even rumoured to be planning to sign an executive order that’ll ban US company’s from using Huawei’s equipment. Thus, the recent case in Poland didn’t do Huawei’s battered image any good. The allegation is that Huawei equipment could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. But Huawei has repeatedly denied the possibility of such happening. The company was quick to fire Wang Weijing, the employee arrested in Poland, stating clearly that his alleged actions had no relation to the company.

The arrest elicited a response from Karol Okonski, a Polish government cyber-security official. He hinted that “abrupt” policy changes toward Huawei were not warranted after the arrests, but that the use of the company’s products by state entities could be reviewed. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying, responding to the remarks at a regular news briefing in Beijing, stated; “some people” seek to use groundless accusations about security threats to “suppress and restrict Chinese technology companies’ development abroad”.

“We urge relevant parties to cease the groundless fabrications and unreasonable restrictions toward Huawei and other Chinese companies, and create a fair, good and just environment for mutual investment and normal cooperation by both sides’ companies,” Hua added. She went further; “Using security reasons to hype, obstruct or restrict normal cooperation between companies, in the end, will only hurt one’s own interests.”

A spokesman for the Polish security services has since clarified that the allegations against Wang Weijing related to individual actions, and were not linked directly to Huawei. However, Poland’s internal affairs minister, Joachim Brudzinski, has called for the European Union and NATO to work on a joint position over whether to exclude Huawei from their markets.

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Sony Xperia XZ4 cases confirm triple rear cameras, may launch as Xperia N1

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Jan 15, 2019

The Xperia XZ4 should be Sony’s flagship for this year but there is a possibility it may launch under a different name entirely. According to new reports, the Xperia XZ4 may launch as the Xperia N1, the first of a new series.

The Sony Xperia N1 was seen on Amazon Spain. It is technically a listing for a case for the phone. The case is made by Tianqin and the listing says it is for the Sony Xperia N1. The images provided show the Xperia N1 has a triple camera setup on its rear just as it has been rumored for the Xperia XZ4.

The cameras are arranged vertically and positioned in the middle of the phone just as shown in CAD renders of the Xperia XZ4 released last year. The phone also has an unusually tall display. The similarities between the Xperia N1 and the Xperia XZ4 has led to speculations that they are the same device. Unfortunately, the listing has been pulled off Amazon Spain’ website.

In other news, renders of Xperia XZ4 cases from phone accessory manufacturer, Olixar, have surfaced online and they confirm Sony’s upcoming phone does sport three vertically stacked rear cameras. The cases come in various designs but they are all listed on the retail site, MobileFun. Prices start at $5.49 and go up to $10.99.

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The renders show the phone will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a departure from the rear-mounted sensors from last year but nevertheless, it is not a new move for Sony. We guess Sony is still not ready to join the under-display fingerprint scanner trend. Above the fingerprint scanner is the volume rocker and below it is the power button. Close to the bottom is the dedicated camera button.

The Xperia XZ4 doesn’t have a notch. The front camera sits on the left of the speaker along with what appears to be a front LED flash. We also see the SIM tray is at the top of the device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Nokia 7.1 vs Oppo K1: Specs Comparison

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Jan 15, 2019

The world of Android smartphones is actually full of valid mid-rangers which can even replace flagships for many kinds of users. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is the latest one and judging from its initial success it may become one of the most important best-sellers of 2019. That is why we decided to compare it with other valid alternatives that you can actually get in the midrange segment. Two of them are Nokia 7.1 from HMD Global and Oppo K1, and here is a comparison to let you find out who is the best and the closest to the kind of device you are looking for.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Nokia 7.1 vs Oppo K1

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7	Nokia 7.1	Oppo K1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams	149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm, 160 grams	158.3 x 75.5 x 7.4 mm, 156 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 19:9 ratio, 432 ppi, IPS LCD	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 402 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0	3060 mAh Fast Charging 18W	3700 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

If you want to show a phone with a premium and stunning design to your friends and relatives, then you should go for the Oppo K1. It has the highest screen-to-body ratio and a wonderful, reflective glass back that you can get in gradient colors. Thanks to the in-display fingerprint reader, the back cover is almost totally clean with the exception of the dual camera setup placed horizontally. Even though I like the Oppo K1 more, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still a wonderful device and it also has the best build quality. Indeed, it is water resistant and it has a very strong glass. Both Oppo K1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Nokia 7.1 is definitely less attractive for me, but it is more compact thanks to its smaller display.

Display

Even though it is a midrange device and usually mid-rangers come with average displays, HMD Global put many efforts on the display found on the Nokia 7.1. It is not just a classic IPS panel with the Full HD+ resolution, but it has the HDR10 technology for better color reproduction, something that you can rarely find on devices with such an affordable price. It is a compact display, smaller than most of the actual midrange devices, so it is also easy to use with one hand. The second place goes to the AMOLED panel found on the Oppo K1, that also integrates an in-display fingerprint reader. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has just an average IPS panel just like most of the midrange phones, so it is nothing special.

Specs & Software

If you are looking for the phone with the best performance you should choose either the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 or the Oppo K1. I would choose the first because Oppo K1 lacks a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset that is one of the best midrange SoCs out there. And it also comes with up to 6 GB of RAM, just like the Oppo K1. Nokia 7.1 is inferior due to its lower-end Snapdragon 636, but unlike its opponents, it comes with Android One instead of a customized user interface, so it is still very smooth and reliable.

Read More: Redmi Note 7 confirmed to receive Mi Mix 3’s Night Scene Mode!

Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is equipped with an impressive sensor on the rear and it wins the camera comparison. It boasts the latest 48 MP sensor by Samsung that is able to capture a lot of detail, even with low light. Right after the Redmi Note 7, we want to award the Oppo K1 for its outstanding 25 MP selfie camera. Nokia 7.1 is a good camera phone as well and its dual rear camera with Zeiss optics and dual pixel autofocus clicks very sharp and bright shots, but its selfie snapper is just an average front camera.

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a battery life champion thanks to its 4000 mAh unit and it also supports the fast Quick Charge 4.0 technology. Oppo K1 is not equipped with a fast charging technology but it has a long battery life as well thanks to its 3600 mAh. Nokia 7.1 has just a typical one-day battery with an average 3060 mAh capacity.

Price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 hitten China with a record-breaking price: just $147/€130 for the base variant. And in my opinion, it wins this comparison for both value for money and specifications. Oppo K1 costs about €250/$284, while you can get Nokia 7.1 for about €270/$307 thanks to online street prices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Nokia 7.1 vs Oppo K1: PROs and CONS

Oppo K1

PROs

Great design
Good front camera
Nice battery life
In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

No micro SD slot

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

Great build quality
Excellent camera
Bigger battery
Android Pie

CONS

Average display

Nokia 7.1

PROs

Android One
Great display
Wide availability
Compact design

CONS

Lower-end hardware

The new Huami Amazfit Cor 2 with NFC goes on sale in China via Xiaomi’s store

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 15, 2019

Xiaomi’s partner Huami recently launched the Amazfit Cor 2 fitness tracker in China. The smart wearable comes with some upgraded features which distinguish it from the first-gen Amazfit Cor. The fitness tracker is now available to buy in China for CNY 299 ($43) on Xiaomi Mi Store and Xiaomi Youpin website. Interestingly, this is the same price tag the Amazfit Cor adopted when it was launched last year.

The Amazfit Cor 2 sports a 1.23-inch LCD color display just like its predecessor and has a polycarbonate body. The screen is wrapped with a 2.5D curved glass for extra protection and to prevent the screen from scratch. The wearable device equally comes with 5ATM water-resistance rating . Some of the smart features onboard include NFC for contactless payment. Others are accelerometer and optical heart rate sensor for monitoring fitness. The smart band will also alert wearers when there is an SMS/email message or incoming call. It also provides seven days of weather forecasts, alarms, stopwatch and timers.

One aspect where the Cor 2 outpaces its predecessor is in battery life. The Amazfit Cor 2 comes with improved battery life. You’ll be able to keep it running for 20 days between charges, nearly double the 12 days of its predecessor. Also, the NFC connectivity is one feature on the Cor 2 that wasn’t on the original Amazfit Cor.

We can’t say when Huami will launch the Amazfit Cor 2 in the US but since the device has got FCC’s nod, the US launch may be close by.

Vivo X23 Symphony Edition gets yet another color variant, pre-orders open

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Jan 15, 2019

Vivo is back with another color variant for its less powerful variant of the Vivo X23. The Vivo X23 Symphony Edition might look like the regular X23 but it comes with less RAM, a less powerful processor, and a higher pixel front camera.

When Vivo announced it last year, it was available in two colors – Starry Black and Arctic Pink. Now Vivo has announced a new color variant similar to the Vivo X23 Star Edition but with less red. The name roughly translates into “Star Language New Wish” but we expect a simpler name if it will get an international release.

Like the other two variants of the Vivo X23 Symphony Edition, this is also only available in 6GB RAM + 128GB configuration. It is priced at ¥2798 (~$414) and will begin shipping on January 20. It is already available for pre-order on Vivo’s online shop.

The Vivo X23 Symphony Edition swaps out the Snapdragon 710 processor of the Vivo X23 for the Snapdragon 660. It also packs a 24.8MP selfie camera instead of a 12MP sensor like its more powerful sibling. The rest of the specs are the same.

Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Lamp announced for ¥99 (~$15)

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Jan 15, 2019

Yeelight, the Xiaomi-ecosystem brand best known for its lamps and smart bulbs has announced a new product. Called the Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Lamp, it is actually a bedside lamp that also doubles as a wireless charger.

The Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Lamp supports up to 10W wireless fast charging. So if you connect it to a fast-charge adapter, you should be able to charge your supported device at up to 10W. A regular 5V 2A adapter will only charge your phones at 5W.

The LED lamp itself is rechargeable and can be removed to be used somewhere else. It connects to the base via three magnetic pins. Yeelight says it has two color temperatures – warm yellow and cold white. The lamp charges full in about 3 to 4 hours and will last up to 24 hours when set to warm yellow and up to 11 hours when set to cold white.

The Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Lamp comes in white and is made from PC+ABS plastic. It has anti-slip mats at the base to keep it in place and a micro-USB input port. It also offers a bunch of charging protections including high-voltage protection.

Redmi Note 7 confirmed to receive Mi Mix 3’s Night Scene Mode!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 15, 2019

We don’t know how Xiaomi does it but its phones offer outstanding value for their prices. The new Redmi Note 7 is even aking that bar higher. The quality has been improved tremendously such that the screen isn’t likely to crack with just a fall. The device will also come with a stunning camera setup which includes the Samsung GM1 48MP sensor. The camera promises to deliver stunning camera samples. The camera output will get even better as Xiaomi has revealed that the Redmi Note 7 will get the camera night mode feature with a new update.

Xiaomi confirmed this via the MIUI official Weibo page when a Weibo user expressed delight that his Mi Mix 2s just got the night scene mode. The official then hinted that the Redmi note 7 in his hand had the feature and that the entire Redmi Note 7 lineup will get the update later. The feature is apparently being tested and hopefully, the update will be available in no distant time.

The Night Scene mode was first introduced on the Mi Mix 3 and later on the Mi 8 Pro, and the Mix 2s. The feature allows users to take HDR photos at night that appear super bright even if lighting is poor. The Night Scene mode takes several photos at different exposures and combines them into a single image that is bright and with as less noise as possible. The camera is able to do it by combining 8 different technologies including HDR, AIS, 4-axis OIS, and multi-frame noise reduction.

Huami (Amazfit) announces partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies

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Jan 15, 2019

Huami, the Chinese smartwatch and fitness tracker manufacturer, announced today it has signed a partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, a division of the British automotive company, McLaren.

According to Huami, the partnership will see both companies co-develop Amazfit-branded wearables for sports including smart wearables for race drivers and athletes. They will also jointly develop biometric and motion data monitoring technology for e-sports athletes and technologies on how to improve performance while gaming.

Speaking on the partnership, Vice President of Huami, Tommy Tang said: “We are excited to be working with world-leading performance design and technology solutions provider McLaren Applied Technologies and official partner to McLaren Shadow Project,”.

Vivo schedules event for January 24, may announce the Apex 2

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Jan 15, 2019

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo, announced today that it will hold an event on Thursday, January 24.

Vivo January 24 event — Vivo has an event on January 24 where it is rumored it will unveil the Vivo APEX 2

The manufacturer shared a teaser poster on its Weibo page with a caption that translates into “What is the future of mobile phones? Throw away the complexity”.

The poster itself shows a twisted waterdrop and the Chinese text on it roughly translates to “totally heaven”. While that doesn’t seem to reveal much, there are rumors the launch is for the unveiling of the Vivo APEX 2. The APEX 2 is reported to be codenamed “ The waterdrop” hence the waterdrop on the poster.

Popular leaker, Ice Universe, shared a teaser image of the phone last week. The phone is shown to have a pebble-like smoothness on the back and a metallic silver frame. No details about the phone were released but he did say it will change our perception of smartphones.