Redmi Note 7 Pro could be the first Snapdragon 675 phone

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Jan 16, 2019

After launching the Redmi Note 7 smartphone on Jan. 10, Redmi had confirmed that the company will be launching the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in the coming month after the Spring Festival in China. The company had revealed that the Note 7 Pro will be arriving with improved main camera. Rumors are rife that the smartphone may feature a different processor. Probably, it could be equipped with the all new Snapdragon 675 SoC.

Different leaksters are now claiming on Weibo that the Snapdragon 675 chipset will be powering the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The SoC was unveiled in October last year and Xiaomi had claimed that it would be debuting the first smartphone with Snapdragon 675. Recent reports have revealed that following smartphones such as Motorola P40, HiSense U30 and Meizu Note 9 will be driven by the Snapdragon 675. However, if the new rumors are true, the Redmi Note 7 Pro could end up as the first SD675 phone.

The Snapdragon 660 does not carry support for 48-megapixel camera. Hence, it is very likely that the Note 7 Pro may come equipped with a different chipset. The 11nm Snapdragon 675 features a more powerful CPU than the one present inside Snapdragon 710. However, the SD675 includes a slower GPU and inferior ISP than SD710.

Read More: Leaked launch invite tips Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G to launch on February 24

Apart from different processor, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be equipped with a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor instead of the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor available on the Note 7. There is no information available on the pricing of the Note 7 Pro. The highest configuration variant of the Note 7 that features 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage carries a price tag of 1,399 Yuan (~$207). The presence of Sony IMX586 sensor and the alleged inclusion of Snapdragon 675 on the Note 7 Pro suggests may cost around 1,699 Yuan (~$250) or above.

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Samsung Galaxy A40 appears on Geekbench powered by Exynos 7885

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 16, 2019

Earlier this week we reported that Samsung was planning to release three Galaxy A-series phones with in-display fingerprint sensors. The three phones are the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70, and the Galaxy A50. Now a fourth model in the series, the Galaxy A40, has shown up on Geekbench along with some specs.

The device was benchmarked earlier today as the “samsung SM-A405FN”. It runs Android 9, has 4GB of RAM and is powered by the Exynos 7885 processor. This is the same chipset that will power the Galaxy M20 scheduled to launch on January 28.

Since the A-series is technically higher than the Galaxy M-series, the Galaxy A40 should come with some features that will make it a better buy than the Galaxy M20. So probably higher quality materials, a bigger battery and better cameras are the features we expect it to have.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Machine Island AI Reading Pen priced at 299 yuan ($44)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 16, 2019

Xiaomi has launched a new product under the Youpin (formerly MIJIA) crowdfunding platform and it is the 304th crowdfunded product from the tech giant. The product is listed as Machine Island AI Point Pen but instead of being used for writing, the pen is used for reading among other functions. The product is a third-party one, manufactured by Nanjing Machine Island Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd and is priced at 299 yuan ($44)

The Machine Island AI reading pen isn’t a writing pen but works like braille in that it reads out the words as the pen is swiped across the book. Perhaps, the most spectacular feature is the integration XiaoAI smart assistant. The device also functions as a story machine, a learning machine and a translator as it can provide Chinese-English translations. The pen supports smart pronunciation evaluation, intelligent learning report. The pen can also be synchronised with the MIJIA app in order to see useful data such as the child’s learning interest and process at a glance. It comes with WiFi 802.711 b/g/n which provides unlimited download capability, automatic content updating. The WiFi also allows the pen to automatically read the voice resources for dedicated pictures-only storybooks.

The pen is designed to assist the development of the kid in five core competencies of self-care, social, psychological, cognitive and logical thinking. The database contains 20 sub-themes, over 1200 knowledge points, and over 2000 Chinese and Engish vocabulary. Since it is developed for kids, the design is just cool and attractive in line with children’s aesthetics. The body is made from silicone with smooth finishing and also comfortable to hold. The gadget is said to have got the certification of the US FDA.

As for the design, the pen is shaped like a regular pen but with a robust build and design like a small teddy bear putting on a bow tie. The butt assumes the shape of a head with two antenna lights that looks like ears. There is an aperture for a microphone at the top half just under the bow tie. Just under the mic is a smart intercom key. The volume control buttons are at the side of the intercom key while at the other side is the power button and USB charging port. The device has some grills at the back housing the speaker. The design is done to make the gadget usable like a walkie talkie. Finally, the tip is actually the reading recognition area and cannot produce any ink for writing. The pen will be available in blue and pink colours.

The AI pen is expected to start shipping on February 28 but is still on crowdfunding. The crowdfunding has been a tremendous success with up to 700,000 yuan raised so far when the company only needed 10,000 yuan.

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OPPO’s new in-display fingerprint technology has a wider scanning area & support two-finger unlocking

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 16, 2019

OPPO not only announced a new camera technology today but it also announced a new optical in-display fingerprint scanning technology. The new fingerprint scanning technology is said to be faster and covers a wider area than previous generations.

The new in-display fingerprint scanning technology is said to cover 15 times the area of current versions. This should allow users to unlock their phones much more easily since the sensor area is now larger.

It is also reported to be faster, more secure and even has better power consumption. Another new feature it brings is support for two-finger unlocking. With this, you can unlock your phone with two fingers simultaneously e.g. two thumbs.

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OPPO announces 10x hybrid optical zoom technology

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 16, 2019

Today, OPPO announced its new 10x hybrid optical zoom camera technology for smartphones. The new technology is a follow-up to the 5x precision optical zoom it unveiled at MWC 2017.

The new 10x hybrid optical zoon uses three cameras instead of two. It has added an ultra-wide camera to the main camera + telephoto lens dual camera setup of the 5x precision optical zoom. The ultra-wide angle camera sits atop the ultra-clear main camera while the telephoto lens maintains its periscope-like setup. The new design provides a zoom range of 15.9mm to 159mm.

OPPO says it has also added optical image stabilization to the ultra clear main camera and the periscope telephoto camera. The manufacturer hasn’t said anything about the aperture of the cameras which is quite important for the final output. However, it did promise that it will reveal a working sample of the camera at MWC 2019.

OPPO also added that the new 10x hybrid optical zoom technology is ready for mass production, so this may end up in OPPO phones launching this year. The working sample at MWC 2019 might actually even be a smartphone.

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Leaked launch invite tips Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G to launch on February 24

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 16, 2019

Xiaomi may likely make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress 2019 which would run from February 25-29 where it may unveil the Mi Mix 3 5G which has severally been bandied around for a while now. We think so because 5G will take centre stage at MWC 2019. Also, a leaked invitation which was spotted online recently shows the tech giant will hold an event on February 24 which is the eve of MWC Barcelona 2019. The invite featured in a tweet by popular tipster Venya Geskin but it was quickly deleted after posting. This wasn’t before some users picked up the post. Unfortunately, there is no screenshot of the post but the leaked poster is already in circulation.

The poster contains the text; “We make it happen,” with the Mi logo but it doesn’t explicitly point at anything. Geskin’s deleted tweet had read, “Exclusive: Xiaomi will hold an event on February 24, possibly for Mi Mix 3 5G.” The reason for deleting it is still unclear but we believe the company want to keep the topic at bay until it is ready to promote the launch event. And so, may have prevailed on Geskin. In another light, the tipster may have discovered the news is fake hence the removal.

However, there is no doubt Xiaomi has got a 5G version of the Mi Mix 3. The device was showcased at the China Mobile Partner Conference a couple of months back. Xiaomi has also released a video demonstration of the Mi Mix 3 5G in action alongside the Mi smart bedside lamp. The Mi Mix 3 5G version features a Snapdragon X50 modem and was said to have download speeds of up to 2 Gbps. The device is identical in design and other aspects to the 4G version in existence presently.

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Xiaomi’s partner Runmi technologies launches the 90 Points Lite Suitcase

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 16, 2019

Chinese suitcase manufacturer and Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company, Runmi technologies best known by its brand name 90 Points, has launched a new product, its first for the year. The 90 Points Lite suitcase is the product of a collaboration between the company and Jingdong.

The suitcase comes in three different sizes and three colour variants and pricing starts at 399 yuan ($58). As stated, the 90 Points Lite suitcase is jointly built by Jingdong and 90 minutes with Jingdong bringing in its expertise in the use of business simplicity to play. The suitcase is designed for the contemporary youth with sizes of 20 inches, 24 inches and 28 inches. Color otions are also youthful, coming in black, gray and blue colours.

The suitcase utilizes a new storage system of two U-shaped independent partitions. One side is a mesh surface, woven strong, breathable and moisture-proof while the other side is a closed surface, placed with privacy items, and a separate storage bag, suitable for placing small pieces, travel objects orderly. The outer case is wear resistant and anti-fall, manufactured from Germany Covestro three-layer PC material (colored PC + fiber enhanced PC + colored PC). The suitcase equally features aviation aluminum alloy lever, adjustable in four levels or gears. In addition, it has F1 racing grade smooth silent wheel which will wear less than 2mm after 12km walking.

Furthermore, the 90 points suitcase is equipped with a TSA-certified customs code lock. The built-in lock plate design is integrated with the cabinet. With one hand, the slider is instantly opened.

There is no word yet on its availability.

Nokia 3.1 Plus receives January 2019 security patch; gets Rs. 1,500 ($21) price cut in India

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Jan 16, 2019

A few months ago, HMD Global launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in the Indian market for a price of Rs. 11,499, which roughly converts to $154. Now, the device has received a price cut of Rs. 1,500 in India and will now cost Rs. 9,999 (approximately $140).

The Nokia 3.1 Plus is also receiving a new update and the changelog says that the phone is receiving the latest January 2019 security patch. The update changelog from the company doesn’t mention any feature addition or bug fixes.

The latest Android security patch rollout for the Nokia 3.1 Plus comes after Finland-based HMD Global released the same security patch for the Nokia 6 and Nokia 7.1 smartphones. While the company didn’t mention, users reported that the new update brought back the option to hide the notch on Nokia 7.1.

The update, which is about 70MB in size, is currently being rolled out over-the-air (OTA) but in case you don’t receive OTA notification anytime soon, you can check for the update manually through going to Settings and searching system updates.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus features a 5.99-inch HD+ IPS display that offers a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek P22 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using the 12nm process. This is the same chipset that powers the Xiaomi Redmi 6 smartphone.

The device comes with 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage and a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. In terms of optics, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, offering a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor.

For taking selfies, it comes with an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper. Both cameras come with support for live bokeh or Portrait mode for capturing images with blurred background. As for the software, just like other Nokia smartphones, this one too is a part of Google‘s Android One programme and is promised to receive monthly security updates. It runs the latest Android Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and micro-USB port. The phone is powered by a 3,500mAh battery but lacks fast charging support.

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LG V40 ThinQ India launch set on 20th January, will be available exclusively via Amazon

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Jeet

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Jan 16, 2019

We recently reported that LG is all set to launch its flagship smartphone LG V40 ThinQ in the Indian market by the end of this year. The phone was originally launched in October last year.

Now, it has been confirmed that the smartphone will be launched in the Indian market on 20th January. It will go on sale exclusively via Amazon India on 20th January while Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to get their hands on the device a day earlier, i.e. on 19th January at 12:00 PM.

The phone comes in four colors — Aurora Black, Platinum Grey, Carmine Red, and Moroccan Blue but it’s not yet known which colors will make it to India. As for the pricing, the smartphone is expected to be priced around Rs. 45,000 which roughly converts to $634.

The LG V40 ThinQ features a 6.4-inch P-OLED display with 3120 x 1440 pixels QHD+ screen resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor with Adreno 630 GPU.

The phone comes with 6GB RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. However, in India, the phone is expected to come with 128GB of internal storage model. It also supports microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

As for the camera, the phone has got triple-camera setup — 12-megapixel f/1.5 standard sensor, 16-megapixel wide-angle f/1.9 (107-degrees) sensor, and 12-megapixel telephoto f/2.2 sensor. The triple shooters will allow it to capture images with a much broader perspective. It carries built-in AI features such as AI beautify, AI stabilization with Multi-frame HDR technique.

On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel f/1.9 and 5-megapixel wide angle f/2.2 cameras. All cameras on the front and the rear side supports portrait mode. The phone also comes with Boombox Speaker technology to boost low-frequency output.

The device is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology.

Xiaomi’s Mi Soundbar to go on sale in India today for the first time, costs Rs. 4,999 ($70)

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Jeet

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Jan 16, 2019

Last week, along with its Mi TV 4X Pro 55-inch model and Mi TV 4A Pro 43-inch model, Xiaomi also launched its Mi Soundbar in the Indian market. Now, the Mi Soundbar is all set to go on sale in India today for the first time.

The sale will take place at 12:00 PM IST and will be available for purchase through Xiaomi’s official online store Mi.com and Xiaomi’s offline Mi Home Stores across the nation. It is priced at Rs. 4,999 which roughly converts to $70.

Like many other Mi products designed for household usage, this one too comes with a minimalist design. It has a bar shape design with a fabric mesh exterior that gives it a classy look.

It comes with eight sound drives — 2 x 20mm dome tweeters for clear treble, 4 x Passive radiators that amplifies the bass, and 2 x 2.5-inch woofer drivers that cover a wide frequency range. They have 50Hz to 25000Hz frequency response range, covering the entire spectrum of sounds in each media so each note is clear and far-reaching. It also magnifies the audio experience with crisp treble, resonant bass, and clean mids, says the company.

The Mi Soundbar also offers multiple connectivity options, including S/PDIF, optical, Aux-in and Line-in connectivity ports, allowing users to connect to any TV and mobile devices. There’s also an option to connect through Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy (LE) which supports A2DP music playback.

Xiaomi’s newly launched TVs — Mi TV 4X Pro 55-inch and Mi TV 4A Pro 43-inch, priced at Rs. 39,999 (approximately $567) and Rs. 22,999 (approximately $325) respectively, went on sale yesterday, i.e. 15th January through Mi.com and Flipkart.

Buy Newwear Q9 Smart Watch For A Dropped Price Of $19.99 And Grab $9.99 Snap-Up On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 16, 2019

The Newwear Q9 is a perfect valentine’s day present that not only will sweep your beloved off her feet with its jaw-dropping design but also take care of her health and fitness. More importantly, it will not set you back a pretty penny.

Housed in an eye-catching metal frame and sporting an equally appealing tempered glass screen, the Q9 boasts an impressive array of functions. The smartwatch comes with distance counter, calorie counter, a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, sedentary reminder and lots more.

Moreover, the Newwear Q9 enables you to either answer or reject an incoming call without even using a smartphone. It shows the name and number of the caller on its 1.3-inch color touch display. You can reject an incoming call simply by long press.

The internet is brimming with all sorts of fitness bands and smartwatches that help you monitor various activities; however, these devices do not come cheap. The Newwear Q9, on the other hand, has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $19.99 on Banggood.
This is a 50 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $39.99. There were only 200 pieces remaining for the promotion sale that will come to an end on January 29th. You can even get the Newwear 20mm replacement leather wristband watch band strap as a gift option along with this order.

Moreover, you can take part in the Newwear Q9 Snap-Up deal and get a chance to buy the feature-laden smartwatch for a dropped price of just $9.99. You can choose between six color options. This deal, which is slated to begin shortly, will be limited to three pieces daily and it will start at 22:00 (UTC+). The $9.99 Snap-Up Newwear Q9 deal will wrap up on January 19th.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discount and participate in the $9.99 Newwear Q9 Snap Up deal.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Geekbench scores promises stupendous performance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 16, 2019

Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S10 series on Feb. 20 in the coming month. It will comprise of smartphones such as Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10 E (previously known as S10 Lite). The Galaxy S10 E was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie OS in the previous week. Today, the Galaxy S10+ smartphone has appeared on the benchmarking platform with impressive scores.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 E (SM-G970U) was spotted with dismal single-core and multi-core scores on Geekbench last week. In both tests, it had respectively scored 1986 and 6266 points. At that time, it was speculated that it could be the unoptimized edition of the Galaxy S10 E.

On Geekbench, the Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U) has scored 3413 and 10256 respectively in the single-core and multi-core tests. The benchmarking scores recorded by the Galaxy S10+ as other SD855 powered devices that have recently appeared on Geekbench. The rumor mill has claimed that there will be an 8 GB RAM edition of the Galaxy S10+. Hopefully, it will deliver even better performance than its 6 GB RAM variant.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy M10 specifications, schematics revealed in big leak

The Galaxy S10+ will be coming with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with a larger punch-hole to feature two front-facing cameras. It will be fueled by 3,500mAh battery. The rear shell of the phone will possess triple cameras. It may arrive with up to 512 GB of native storage. Rumors are rife that there will be a 5G-edition of the phone too that may feature 12 GB of RAM.

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Realme sold over 2 million units of Realme 2 smartphone in India in four months

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Jeet

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Jan 16, 2019

Realme has quickly become a household name in the Indian market thanks to its fast-selling value-for-money smartphones. This is a very impressive feat for a company that started operations just 10 months ago and is now a leading brand in the budget smartphone segment in India.

While the company has already revealed that it has sold more than 4 million smartphones, the company has now announced another feat. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that the company has sold over 2 million units of Realme 2 smartphone in the Indian market in just four months.

The Realme 2 was launched in India in September 2018 for a starting price of Rs. 8,990 ($127). Later, the company announced a price hike, taking the starting price of the smartphone to Rs. 9,499 ($134) while the top-end model costs Rs. 10,990 ($155).

The phone features a 6.2-inch display but the company has downgraded the screen resolution to 720p HD+ compared to Full HD resolution on Realme 1. The FullView 2.5D curved glass display comes with 18:9 aspect ratio and offers a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, which is also a step backward compared to the MediaTek Helio P60 which powers the Realme 1. The phone has two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity.

The company has upgraded the camera configuration on the Realme 2 as it now comes with dual camera sensors on the back, featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

Unlike the Realme 1, the Realme 2 comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel and also has support for software-based Face Unlock feature. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.1 custom interface.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB OTG. The phone is fuelled by a bigger 4,230mAh battery. It comes in three color options — Diamond Black, Diamond Red, and Diamond Blue.

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Google to remove apps from Play Store that require Call Log and SMS permission

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Jeet

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Jan 16, 2019

Google is tightening its security measures in a bid to limit access of user’s data to the app developers. In the latest development, the company has announced that it will be removing applications from the Google Play Store that do not adhere policy for call log and SMS permission.

The announcement comes as part of Project Strobe, which is the search engine giant’s internal initiative which stemmed from the issues which gave rise to the untimely (or timely) demise of its social networking platform Google+.

The company is making it simple — only default clients should be able to access the sensitive user data on the device. Not all the apps that need call log or SMS permission will be removed but many unscrupulous developers who have created apps that require access to user data and then profit from the insight will booted off the platform.

Explaining this move, the company announced:

Our new policy is designed to ensure that apps asking for these permissions need full and ongoing access to the sensitive data in order to accomplish the app’s primary use case and that users will understand why this data would be required for the app to function. Keeping our overall Android ecosystem healthy is very important, and protection of user data is vital to the long term health of all developers.

Google does allow access to such data for genuine use cases. For this, the developers will need to submit a ‘permissions declaration form’ for access to the call log and SMS data. Many developers were emailed several months ago to sort this out and were warned that they had 90 days to get their form in, remove the permissions, or face the consequences.

Now that the 90-days span has expired, Google has announced that it will soon begin removing apps which require call logs and SMS permissions from the Play Store. However, only those apps will be booted off for which the developers are yet to submit a permission declaration form.

Google has also pointed that it assesses factors such as user benefit of the permissions, availability of more narrow alternatives, risks presented by the app and the sheer importance of the permissions for helping an app accomplish its core objective.

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

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Jeet

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Jan 16, 2019

Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei P20 Pro are two true flagship smartphones from the Chinese company, which has already dethroned Apple from the second position in the worldwide smartphone shipments. Both the phones come with a premium design and best-in-class camera experience.

While the phone comes with support for HDR and Full HD content, it was not able to stream HD videos from online streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube among others as both the phones lacked support for Widevine L1 certification.

However, the Chinese company has now released an update for the Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro that brings support for Widevine L1 certifications, enabling the smartphones to stream HD videos as well as play HDR content.

The latest software update for the Huawei P20 Pro is EMUI 9,0 which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system. It enables HD as well as HDR streaming, which then enables cinematic like visuals on a hand-held device. Since both the smartphones — Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro — come with an OLED display with HDR10 compatibility, this will further increase the multimedia consumption experience on the phone.

The new update for the smartphones also brings gesture-based navigation which is very useful in a full-screen smartphone; second-generation GPU Turbo technology that boosts the phone’s performance; and redesigned settings menu among other things.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes with a 6.39-inch QHD+ display while the Huawei P20 Pro boasts a 6.1-inch Full HD+ display. Under the hood, the Mate 20 Pro is powered by Kirin 980 while the P20 Pro is powered by its predecessor Kirin 970 and both phones support up to 8GB of RAM.

Both the smartphones are focused on offering an enhanced and unique camera experience and comes equipped with a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 40MP + 20MP + 8MP sensors. On the front side, both devices feature a 24MP snapper.

While the Huawei Mate 20 Pro was running Android Pie-based EMUI 9 out-of-the-box, the P20 Pro comes pre-installed with Android Oreo-based EMUI 9. With this new update, it has now been updated to EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie.

Samsung Galaxy M10 specifications, schematics revealed in big leak

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Vinay Patel

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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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Jeet

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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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Vinay Patel

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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.

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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.

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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.

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