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Huawei Band 3e now available for pre-order in China

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Huawei Band 3e was announced in China a few weeks ago but before then it had already launched in other markets including the US. The fitness tracker is now available for pre-order in China.

Huawei Band 3e featured

The Band 3e can be called Huawei’s version of the Honor Band 4 Running Edition. This is because, just like Honor’s band, it focuses on running. While they are different in terms of design, they share similar features. For example, the Huawei Band 3e can also be worn on the wrist or attached to your running shoes for more accurate step tracking.

Huawei says the Band 3e has 7-data monitoring and analysis running form. They are ground-contact time, eversion excursion, cadence, step length, swing angle, landing impact, and foot strike placement. All these data are monitored by the fitness tracker and help you to become better at running.

Huawei Band 3e data tracking

The Huawei Band 3e also has an intelligent motion sensor that can read treadmill running data with up to 97% accuracy thanks to a 6-axis gyroscope. The band can also notify you of alerts from your phone, has a find-my-phone feature, and also monitors your sleep. It is water-resistant up to 50m.

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Motorola misled viewers with its Moto Mod 5G Speed Test

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Andrew
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5G has been the theme of the Qualcomm Summit in Hawaii where the US-based chip maker released its first 5G-equipped mobile SoC – the Snapdragon 855. In fact, Qualcomm’s first keynote was dedicated to convincing journalists and media that next year is when 5G will be of significant importance. At the summit, Motorola demonstrated a live 5G speed test on its prototype 5G moto mod stuck on a Moto Z3. Media present at the event was allowed to try out the speed test themselves by downloading 1GB files in a Motorola app. Reporters who tested the mod stated that speeds of 470Mbps were achieved. However, The Verge reports that the 5G network was, in fact, running on speeds of 130 – 140Mbps, much lower than the 5Gbps that is the ultimate promise of 5G.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

According to the publication’s findings, there were two main factors that would make the Motorola 5G test much less significant that it appeared. Firstly, the 1GB files that were being downloaded at the demo were coming from an on-site server and not the actual internet. This means that this was not a real-world performance experiment. Moreover, the files were also seemingly undergoing compression. That means a file of 1GB could have been shrunk even up to 40 percent before being the data transfer took place. Now, while Motorola officials present on site said that compression is a common phenomenon even in real-world usage and what’s important for the user is the file itself, these cannot be two excuses for a real-world 5G test. That’s because, with compression, it would be impossible to get an idea of the true speed of the network.

 

 

Motorola said that the speed test was a temporary setup for a matter of days and it was not aware of compression. The company is now advertising speeds of 300Mbps to 500Mbps and if you want to see those promised 5Gbps levels in real life, you’re going to have to wait a bit more.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 shows up on Geekbench with Exynos 9610

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Habeeb Onawole
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There is a new Galaxy A series smartphone coming soon and it was seen on Geekbench earlier today. The Galaxy A50 (SM-A505FN) first surfaced in a leak last week but with a different model number – SM-A505F along with some specs. The benchmark result has revealed more details about the phone.

The Galaxy A50 runs Android 9 Pie and is powered by the Exynos 9610 paired with 4GB of RAM. Don’t be fooled by the processor’s name, it belongs to the Exynos 7 series and is actually an upper mid-range chipset that was announced earlier this year. However, it does have a few tricks up its sleeves.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Geekbench

The Exynos 9610 is a 10nm octa-core chipset with four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.3GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.6GHz. It also has a second generation ARM Mali-G72 GPU. Samsung also adds that the chipset has a Cortex-M4F-based low power sensor hub that powers Always-on features instead of waking up the main processor. Another feature of the chipset is support for 480fps slow-motion video recording at 1080p.

As it stands, the Galaxy A50 may as well be the first Samsung phone to come with the Exynos 9610 since it was announced as far back as March. It scored 1681 points and 4897 points in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. The scores are close to that of the Snapdragon 636 but the Exynos has a higher single-core score.

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus front panels confirm pill-shaped hole-in-display for dual selfie cameras

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OPPO strives to release the first 5G smartphone

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Simranpal Singh
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Just recently, Qualcomm unveiled its next-generation Mobile Platform chipset which will be powering most of the flagships due in 2019. Apart from being a 7nm based chipset, the SDM855 has a specialty of being the first Qualcomm chipset to possess native 5G modem. In fact, major smartphone players by now should have sourced their fair share of chipsets from Qualcomm. But, OPPO strives to become the first manufacturer to bring the Snapdragon 855 powered 5G device to the market before others do so.

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OPPO is very much confident about bringing their first 5G supported device. And, believes it can achieve the first 5G smartphone crown. The company itself shared the vision of OPPO to become the first in 5G smartphones through its official Weibo handle. It’s pertinent to mention here that on November 30, OPPO successfully demoed the world’s first 5G mobile phone WeChat video call. Literally conveying the firm is capable and on the verge to start their 5G smartphone business.

In the ever-advancing smartphone world, the manufacturers are obsessed to be the first while adopting new technologies. Given other dominant players such as OnePlus,  Xiaomi and other Chinese firms are too in the race for becoming the first to launch a 5G mobile phone. It has to be seen how OPPO can overtake them to snatch the crown.

Yesterday, OnePlus CEO expressed its idea of launching 5G device early in 2019. He also added that they will have the first flagship smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 855. Perhaps the latest claim of OPPO ought to conflict with the announcement made by OnePlus a day ago. However, no matter whether OnePlus or OPPO come up with the first 5G device, the crown does belong to BBK Electronics, which is the parent company of both.

Well, let us wait and see how these dominant players can realize their claims and who comes out to be the real announcer of the first 5G device. What you think who will be, we’d be pleased to have your guesswork down in the comment section.

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Snapdragon SM6150 test device appears on Geekbench

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last month, a device with the name “QUALCOMM talos for arm64” was seen on Geekbench. Serial leaker, Roland Quandt said “Talos” is the test bench for a new Snapdragon processor currently known as SM6150. Now another test device has surfaced on Geekbench and this time, it specifically says it is powered by the SM6150.

The Qualcomm sm6150 for arm64 appeared on the benchmark site yesterday. Unlike the Talos benchmark, the scores are higher and there are also some other differences.

SM6150 geekbench

The SM6150 test device has 6GB of RAM and runs Android 9 Pie. The processor has 8-cores but its base frequency of 1.80GHz is higher than that of “Talos” which is 1.71GHz. Its scores are also higher – 2598 points for the single core score and 5467 for the multi-core score.

READ MORE: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 7nm SoC unveiled with support for 5G connectivity

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Honor V20 (View 20) with 3D Camera feature may launch this month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A fresh report on Bloomberg has revealed that a Huawei phone codenamed as Princeton will be equipped with support for 3D photography. The report also states that the smartphone will be announced this month and its sales is expected to begin within a few weeks. The Princeton codename belongs to PCT-AL10 and PCT-TL10 model numbers that belong to Honor V20 smartphone. The same phone with model number PCT-L29 will be debuting in the coming month as Honor View 20.

An unnamed source has revealed to the publication that the Princeton phone features sensors developed by Sony Corporation. Huawei aims to become the global leader in the smartphone industry. One of the ways it is planning to achieve it is by offering features that are not yet available on leading brands like Samsung and Apple. The Honor V20 is expected to arrive with 3D camera feature for accurately creating 3D models of people and objects in real-time which can be shared with others. The 3D models can be used with by AR (Augmented Realty) apps.

Apart from generating 3D images, the 3D camera will allow developers to control apps and games in innovative like hand gestures. The 3D Camera feature is also expected to be available on forthcoming Huawei phones arriving in 2019.

It seems that the phone could be equipped with triple camera sensors out of which the third sensor will be a ToF (Time of Flight) 3D sensing camera. It works by emitting infrared light on to the surface on an object which bounces back to the sensor. The sensor also measures depth by determining the differences in energy levels which helps in creation of 3D maps of the object. Neither Huawei or Sony have commented on the existence of such a feature an upcoming Huawei phone.

Rumors have it that the Honor V20 will go official on Dec. 27 in China with a price tag of 2,799 Yuan (~$406). It is speculated to house a display that supports 2310 x 1080 pixels resolution with in-screen camera hole design. It will be loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.  The handset will be fueled by Kirin 980 chipset and it will carry support for 22.5W fast charging.

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Honor 10 Lite aka Youth Edition teardown reveals its modular design approach

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Simranpal Singh
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Honor 10 Lite aka Youth Edition has appeared for a teardown in China and has passed it with moderate points. Its modular design approach along with strengthened and complex circuit has made it score little less for personal repair of the device.

Honor 10 Youth Edition has made a good number of sales and young folks have loved its gradient colored design. Its thin body design along with a huge 6.21-inch display has made it a perfect match for young folks in the country.

honor 10 lite teardown

In the latest dismantling of Honor 10 Lite, we can see a purely sealed body of the Honor 10 Lite. After opening it with the apparatus, we can see its 3320 mAh battery. Its motherboard and all other hardware are embedded in a plastic shield along with a fingerprint sensor ribbon cable over it.

Honor 10 Lite uses thermal paste in moderate quantity to make few things stick together. Notably, on the motherboard, we can see its 3G/4G VoLTE modem along with eMMC internal storage and a Kirin 710 processor on the board. Further, there are GPS, FM and other hardware components for communication.

honor 10 lite

The components arrangement is quite sophisticated manner, most of the parts are attached to each other in a rigorous way. The Integrated Circuits are technically aligned precisely. In comparison with other manufacturers in China, Honor did a pretty good job of arranging all the hardware in a clean and well-versed manner.

honor 10 lite teardown

In the above image, we can see all the elements of the Honor 10 Lite dismantled. Majorly, its motherboard, battery, back panel and front panel along with the display.

Additionally, it features Kirin 710 processor coupled with GPU Turbo for enhanced gaming performance. In camera, there’s a 24 megapixel AI backed camera on the front side, while on the rear there are a 24 megapixel + 13-megapixel dual shooters. It is packed with a 6.21 inch Full HD display making the device look more impressive. The latest EMUI version has added a lot of AI-based features, it has evolved the device to a different level.

Well, overall the external and internal build of the device is solid. Users can repair it with little more efforts.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G version 5G video calling demoed live in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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China Mobile Partner Conference has kicked off in Guangzhou, China. Xiaomi has demonstrated the Mi MIX 3 5G edition at the Chinese exhibition. Now that the 5G capabilities of the Mi MIX 3 has been publicly demoed, it appears that it will be one of the first 5G phones to go official in the coming year.

Xiaomi will be one of the companies to participate in the China Mobile 5G pre-commercial city field test that will take place in Q1 2019. At the exhibition today, Xiaomi demonstrated web browsing and video calling of the Mi MIX 3 5G variant to reveal what sort of 5G experience people can benefit from in the near future.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G edition is powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset that is equipped with X50 LTE modem that brings 5G capabilities to the phone. Combined with Xiaomi’s smart antenna switching technology, the Mi MIX 3 5G version can achieve up to 2 Gbps of download speeds. The smartphone reportedly features aviation polymer cooling technology for creating high-efficiency heat conduction system for enhancing the user experience. The rest of the specs of the 5G version of the Mi MIX 3 could be same as its regular version.

XIaomi Mi MIX 3 5G demoed

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G edition has a ceramic build. It I a slider phone with a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that offers 93.4 percent screen-to-ratio. The slider of the smartphone is fitted with 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie snapper. The back panel of the handset is fitted with a pair of 12-megapixel cameras. It includes 3,200mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0. The smartphone has received MIUI 10 flavored Android 9 Pie OS update. There is a possibility that the Mi MIX 3 5G edition may include 10 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 256 GB. The smartphone will go official in Q1 2019 and the first market to receive it could be Europe.

Buy Okaylight Distribution UFO High Bay LED Lighting, Starting at $59.00

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Shine Wong
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For all those cases when you own and manage large commercial spaces and warehouse, you need good illumination. But there is a big problem – the larger the space is the more you spend on electricity. To save on electricity, cut down your electricity bill up to 80%, and improve visibility and worker safety while enhancing productivity, you should choose the right lightning products. Many think metal-halide lamps, induction lamps, or high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps are the best solution. But it’s not so. At least, it’s not so for all types of spaces and for all cases. Say, if you own a Warehouses, Factories, Gyms, Manufacturing facilities, Storage facilities, Retail Spaces, Recreation Centers, Hangars, Garages, Exhibition Hall, Natatorium, Airport and other areas that need good lighting, it’s better to switch to UFO High Bay LED Lighting. They have many advantages and don’t look overpriced when compared with the mentioned lighting methods.

The Okaylight Distribution UFO High Bay LED Lighting products are available at relatively low price tags. But they sport all the demanded features. Say, the cheapest of them comes with 60W power support, and it is capable of producing 130 Lumens brightness per watt. Save even more by using a lower watt unit. They all have up to 50,000 hours of lifespan, which means you can use it without changing the lamp for 23 years if keeping it turned on for 6 hours per day. Each of these lamps is equivalent to 3 times of HPS/MH bulbs.

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The Okaylight Distribution UFO High Bay LED Lighting products also come with a relatively slim body. They are lightweight and have no bulky heat sink, which sink enables the lumen efficacy higher with excellent thermal management in one-piece structure. Its precision die cast aluminum housing with excellent heat dissipation allows for high conductivity and is IP65 waterproof, which ensures long lifespan even working in bed weather conditions.These lamps also are easy to install, coming with a contractor-friendly design. As expected, it has anoutstanding thermal solution suit for usage in commercial application and provide wide angle brightness control. The bean angle is 120 degrees. Finally, these lamps feature an optional dimming function. The led warehouse light can work with 1-10v dimmer.

You can get Okaylight Distribution UFO High Bay LED Lighting, Starting at $59.00, click here: Okaylight shop.

Poco F1 700,000 units sold in 3 months; F1 pricing slashed massively for limited period

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Xiaomi Poco F1 is the most affordable Snapdragon 845 powered smartphone. It was announced in August. With a span of 3 months, the Chinese manufacturer has managed to sell 700,000 units of the Poco F1 smartphone.

Xiaomi’s Global Vice President and Managing Director for India and Poco India have confirmed through a tweet that the company has gained 700,000 Poco F1 users in over 3 months. As it can be seen below, it is the third Poco F1 masterstroke from the company.

Through first masterstroke tweet, Poco India had confirmed that the Xiaomi Poco F1 would be available with up to 5,000 discount on mi.com and Flipkart starting from today until Dec 8. Currently, the Poco F1 variants such as 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage are now available with revised price tags of Rs. 19,999 (~$281), Rs. 21,999 (~$301) and Rs. 25,999 (~$366). The Armored Edition of the phone is now priced at Rs 26,999 (~$380). A second masterstroke from Poco India was the creation of the Poco community (forum.poco.in) for global users of Poco F1.

The Poco F1 houses a 6.18-inch IPS LCD screen that produces Full HD+ resolution. The screen of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM. The second SIM slot on the phone’s SIM tray support carries support for microSD card.

The rear shell of the phone is equipped with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system. A 20-megapixel selfie shooter is available on the device. For facial recognition in the dark, it features an IR sensor in the notch. The smartphone is loaded with MIUI 9.6 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The handset includes 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology.

The Poco F1 users have been recently treated with MIUI 10. Users who have enrolled in beta testing program have been provided with a new update that brings support for super low-light photography and 960 fps slow-motion video shooting. The Poco F1 users are also expected to receive Widevine L1 support for watching streaming content from Amazon Prime Videos and Netflix.

Would you be buying the Poco F1 during the ongoing sale? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

Oppo K1 gets new Ink Black color variant in China, sale starts from 12th December

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Jeet
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A couple of months ago, Oppo launched its mid-range offering — Oppo K1 in China in two color options — Van Gogh Blue and Mocha Red. Later, the Chinese company introduced Silver Green color option. Now, Oppo has launched yet another color variant of the Oppo K1 in China — Ink Black.

While the Silver Green, Van Gogh Blue, and Mocha Red variants come with gradient color, the Ink Black doesn’t have a gradient color but comes with a glossy finish. It will go on sale in China from 12th December. The 4GB RAM model is priced at 1,599 yuan ($233) while the 6GB RAM model costs 1,799 yuan, roughly $262.

Oppo K1 Ink Black

Apart from the change in color, all the phone’s specifications remain the same. It features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.

Under the hood, Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor is powering the device, along with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. Both models come with 64GB of internal storage and also comes with a microSD card slot that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

As for the camera configuration, there’s a dual camera setup on the back, with camera sensors stacked horizontally in the top-left corner along with an LED flash. It consists of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with AI-based features to enhance the camera performance.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. The company has tried to include all the trendy features in the phone. As a result, along with the smaller waterdrop notch, you also get an in-display fingerprint sensor.

 

Read More: OPPO launches its flagship smartphones R17 Pro and OPPO R17 in India; Specifications, features, and pricing

 

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.2 on top. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi i 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and GLONASS. It is powered by a 3,500mAh battery that supports Super VOOC fast charging technology.

Get Consumer Electronic Items At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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Consumer electronics allude to electronic items that are purchased for personal use rather than commercial purposes.


While the market is rife with steeply priced consumer electronic products like TVs, PCs, smartphones, headphones etc., GeekBuying is giving buyers an opportunity to get their hands on these items without emptying their pockets. So without wasting more time, let’s head straight to the details.

QCY M1 Pro Magnet Earphones

The QCY M1 Pro sports a magnetic absorbing design that absorbs the earplugs, allowing the wearer to not only play and pause the music on their device but also receive and reject incoming calls simply be attaching and separating the earbuds. It packs a CSR8645 chipset, coupled with Bluetooth 4.1 and apt-X to minimize delay and deliver more energy.

The QCY M1 Pro Magnet earphones usually sell for $27.99, but you can now buy it for only $24.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 11% reduction in the item’s original asking price but if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_WHXSVOBL to get an extra $5 off.


In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $19.99 before proceeding to checkout. Note that the aforesaid discount, which is slated to end soon, will be valid for the black and white color versions of the earphones. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

VR SHINECON SC-J11 Headphones

This Bluetooth headset boasts an impressive array of features including playback control that lets you receive or reject incoming calls. Moreover, it supports one match two features that let you connect one headset with two smartphones.

Aside from that, it offers multiple compatibility, voice support, Bluetooth wireless connection, 10m effective distance, A2DP wireless stereo music, and iPhone battery power display. While these awe-inspiring features justify the $14.99 price tag the VR SHINECON SC-J11 headphones carry, you can use coupon code GIZ_AVSCGMJI to get $2 off.
The coupon helps you bring your grand total down to only $12.99 without breaking much of a sweat. If you’re interested in using the coupon before it expires, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Gaming Headset

If you’re an avid gamer looking for a cost-effective, yet powerful headset that works with top gaming consoles like PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC and various other mobile devices, you might want to take a gander at the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset.

Marketed as the first gaming headset to feature THX Spatial Audio that enhances stereo and surround sound, the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition offers full audio control, allowing the user to customize audio and mic controls for on-the-fly personalization.
While you’d normally end up shelling out a fortune on a high-end gaming headset that might not even meet your expectations, the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition can now be yours for a lowered price of only $131.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a significant 10% decrease in the device’s original asking price of $145.99. Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_BABXFQSE to reduce your grand total to just $118.99 and get an extra $13 off while checking out. You can visit this link in order to grab the discount and use the coupon before it lapses.

Tronsmart Encore Spunky Buds Bluetooth Headphones

Equipped with the Intuitive gesture touch control, the Encore Spunky Buds allows you to do multiple things including playing/ pausing, skipping tracks as well as ending and rejecting phone calls and activating the voice assistant. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 for improved range and relatively stable connection.

The Encore Spunky Buds would normally set you back $50.99, but thanks to a 10% discount on the headphones’ retail price, you can now buy it for just $45.99 on GeekBuying. Aside from that, you can use coupon code GIZ_LZMCEKMX and get an extra $35.99 off.


The above-mentioned coupon helps you bring your cart total down to just $35.99; however, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the coupon is likely to expire soon. You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the Encore Spunky Buds Bluetooth headphones.

Alternatively, you can go for the black color version that normally carries a $67.87 price tag but has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price sticker of $35.99 on GeekBuying. It is worth noting that the 47% discount will be valid only for 6 days.

Realme sold over 200,000 units of Realme U1 in its flash first sale in India within six minutes

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Jeet
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Oppo’s former sub-brand Realme recently unveiled its first smartphone under the U-series — the Realme U1. The phone went on sale in India for the first time yesterday, exclusively through Amazon India.

Now, according to the company, it sold more than 205,400 units of Realme U1 in its first flash sale in India, that too within just six minutes. The company also held a second flash sale the same day on Amazon India but sales figures were not revealed.

Realme U1 India First Flash Sale

The Realme U1 is the company’s first selfie-centric smartphone and the world’s first devcie to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 octa-core chipset. The phone, touted by the company as “India’s SelfiePro”, comes in three color options — Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold.

As for the pricing, the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 11,999, which is roughly $170 while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 14,999, which approximately converts to $212. The company has scheduled the next sale for the smartphone on 12th December at 12:00 PM.

The Realme U1 sports a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 450 nits of brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset, which is built by TSMC using their 12nm FinFET technology and features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU.

Realme U1

The phone comes in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience with support for Studio Portrait Lighting, Super Vivid 2.0 and AI Scene Detection as well as slow-motion video recording feature.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and features like Smarter Groupfi for taking group selfies. It also supports AI Front Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.1 seconds.

 

Read More: OPPO’s Realme C1 entry-level smartphone is launching in the Philippines, will go on sale through Lazada

 

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

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Huawei CFO arrested in Canada for violating Iran sanctions

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Simranpal Singh
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The recent trade sanctions from the US on Huawei is getting much worse. The disputes are now getting deeper, and both the parties are alleging each other with serious charges. In latest update, Canadian law enforcement has arrested Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng from Vancouver while she was changing her flights. The arrest has been made by Canadian law enforcement at the request of the US over violating the Iran sanctions.

Only minimal details are out yet, but as per some sources, she was arrested on December 1st in Vancouver and will have a first bail hearing on December 7th. Ms. Meng has sought a publication ban from the court regarding the whole scenario. Meng Wanzhou aka Sabrina or Cathy Meng serves as CFO and deputy chairwoman of Huawei’s board.

Huawei has clarified from their end that she faces unspecified charges in the New York. Later, other sources claimed that the arrest had been made to investigate whether Huawei violated US sanctions on Iran or not.

Further speaking on the issue, Huawei spokesperson said, “The company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms. Meng. The company believes the Canadian and US legal systems will ultimately reach a just conclusion. Huawei complies with all applicable laws and regulations where it operates, including applicable export control and sanction laws and regulations of the UN, US and EU.”

On the other hand, the Chinese embassy in Canada issued a statement asking both the United States and Canada to “immediately correct the wrongdoing and restore the personal freedom of Ms. Meng Wanzhou.”

The tensions between the US and Huawei started a few months ago due to allegations of spying by the Chinese government using Huawei’s equipment. Since then, Huawei is facing operational difficulties in the US and some other countries like Australia, New Zealand, etc. Moreover, the US is advising the countries to bare from using Huawei apparatus to introduce new telecommunication technologies.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 First Snow White color variant to launch in India this month

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Jeet
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Last month, we reported that Samsung is gearing up to unveil a new color variant of its flagship phone Galaxy Note 9. After launching the new First Snow White color variant in Taiwan a few days ago, the company is all set to bring it to the Indian shores.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched in India in August this year and is currently available in three color options — Metallic Copper, Midnight Black, and Ocean Blue. The Lavender Purple color is still not available in India. Now, it is expected to get the First Snow White color variant by the end of this month.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Pure White

Teasing the upcoming color variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the company posted a teaser video on Twitter with the caption “A warm welcome for the coolest color of the year! Stay tuned.” Further, the teaser mentions “the color of the season” and the animation has snowflakes along with an outline of the phone and S Pen stylus.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screen with Infinity Display design, which carries support for Quad HD+ resolution that’s protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor is powering the device in some markets while in other markets, it is powered by the company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset.

The phone comes in two models — one with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage while another packs 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. It is not clear which variant will come in First Snow White color option, if not both.

 

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving Android Pie-based One UI Beta in the US, Germany, and India

 

As for the optics, the Galaxy Note 9 features a dual camera setup consisting of two 12-megapixel snappers. There’s an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It runs Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom Samsung UX on top. The IP68 rated device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that also supports fast charging technology.

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OnePlus 5G phone with Snapdragon 855 confirmed to launch in early 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A report from the previous month had claimed that the 5G smartphone from OnePlus arriving next year won’t be the successor of the OnePlus 6T. In other words, the OnePlus 7 won’t be launching as the first 5G phone from the company. During Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Tech Summit 2018 event in Hawaii, OnePlus CEO and founder Carl Pei confirmed that it will be the first company to launch a 5G smartphone. It indicates that the unnamed OnePlus 5G phone will be fueled by Snapdragon 855. The first market to receive the smartphone will be Europe.

Through a tweet, Pei has confirmed that the company’s strategic partnership with EE carrier in the U.K and Qualcomm will result in the launch of the first 5G device in Europe. Recent reports have claimed that the 5G phone from the company will belong to a new lineup. Since it will be fueled by Snapdragon 855, it will be featuring the X50 LTE modem for 5G connectivity.

Through an official tweet, OnePlus has confirmed that it 5G ready smartphone will be announced in early 2019.  It is being speculated that the OnePlus 5g phone may debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo in February. Three months ago, OnePlus confirmed that it would be announcing something on Jan. 15, 2019. Probably, the Chinese manufacturer will unleash the OnePlus 5G phone on the said date.

In an interview with The Verge, Pei claimed that the OnePlus 5G phone will be costing $200 or $300 more than the OnePlus 6T smartphone. The reason why OnePlus is launching the 5G phone early is that it wants its engineers to work on the nuances of 5G which will assist in launching 5G phones in future.

The 5G network of EE will be available cross 19 cities. The OnePlus 5G phone will deliver slower 5G speeds through sub-6 spectrum used by EE, but it will be available in wider markets. The 5G connectivity offered by EE will be slower than the speedier 5G network from AT&T and Verizon. After arriving in the Europe, the OnePlus 5G phone may land in the U.S. through the aforementioned carriers.

MediaTek Helio M70 5G Baseband chipset announced, will start shipping next year

By
Jeet
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Soon after Qualcomm announced its latest flagship mobile chipset — Snapdragon 855 — with support for 5G connectivity, its rival MediaTek has now officially announced the MediaTek Helio M70 5G baseband chipset in China, which was first announced in Taiwan earlier this year.

The MediaTek Helio M70 is a multimode chipset with support for 2G/3G/4G/5G-enabled connectivity. It supports 5G radio (NR), along with the standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network architectures, the sub-6GHz frequency band, high power user equipment (HPUE), and other key 5G technologies.

MediaTek Helio M70

The company says that the chipset is designed in compliance with the 3GPP Rel-15 new specifications with 5 Gbps data rate, leading the industry to support carrier aggregation. TL Lee, General Manager of MediaTek Wireless Communications Division, said:

MediaTek is committed to promoting the adoption of the latest technologies. With the commercialization of the first 5G baseband chipset, Helio M70, consumers will be able to enjoy the exciting 5G experience from a mature and complete solution. In the future, 5G and AI application areas will continue to grow, enhancing the connected experience for users in areas such as mobile phones or smart living.

The chipset aims to deliver an improved experience for customers and end users. For this, the MediaTek Helio M70 baseband chipset supports LTE and 5G dual connectivity (EN-DC) and ensures that the mobile devices are backward compatible with 4G/3G/2G in the absence of 5G networks.

According to MediaTek, the Helio M70 is able to design a 5G terminal device with a slim design advantage, helping manufacturers to design smaller, lower power mobile devices. MediaTek has announced that the Helio M70 baseband chipset is now available and is expected to ship in devices in the second half of 2019.

 

Read More: MediaTek Helio P90 flagship chipset with “groundbreaking AI” is reportedly launching on December 13th

 

Being a member of the “5G Device Forerunner Initiative”, MediaTek’s 5G solutions will be powering industry partners to drive forward the development of 5G devices. For the development of 5G technology, the company collaborated with industry leaders including China Mobile, Huawei, Nokia, NTT DOCOMO, and others to establish a 5G industry ecosystem.

Xiaomi reveals DeepExposure AI algorithm to restore details and colors in poorly exposed photos

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Simranpal Singh
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In the past few months, Xiaomi has improved the camera on its smartphones to a considerable extent. The company’s devices launched this year have garnered excellent ratings from DxOmark. The latest device to acquire this kind of rating is Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 which carries 12 megapixels +12 megapixel primary camera on the rear side while a 24 megapixel + 2-megapixel sensors sit on the front side. Now, Xiaomi has posted its new algorithm DeepExposure AI which helps to restore poorly exposed photos.

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Most of the mobile cameras have the problem of poorly exposing photos if the light is brighter or if it is too dark. Hardly, except few manufacturers, no one has got any success of eliminating the poorly exposed photos. Today, Xiaomi has introduced DeepExposure AI algorithm which will help balance your photos with accurate lights and details.

Xioami has employed AI to fix this issue to over or underexposed photos. Xiaomi’s DeepExposure balance the exposure by dividing the photo into subfragments and then the exposure value of each fragment is adjusted separately. Finally, different parts are merged to form the final image. You can have a look at the overall process in the image below.

“The accurate exposure is the key of capturing high-quality photos in computational photography, especially for mobile phones that are limited by sizes of camera modules,” the researchers wrote. “Inspired by luminosity masks usually applied by professional photographers, in this paper, we develop a novel algorithm for learning local exposures with deep reinforcement adversarial learning.”

The new algorithm divides the whole process into image segmentation and “action-generation” stage. After segmentation, the second part starts with input low-resolution, sub-images, and direct fusion of the image takes place. All the photos are processed with each’s local and global exposures.

The new algorithm is created in Google’s TensorFlow framework on a Nvidia P40 Tesla GPU. Xiaomi team used the images from the MIT-Adobe FiveK dataset.

Xiaomi’s new DeepEposure AI algorithm outpaced all other algorithms present in the market.

Now, we hope this new algorithm will help Xiaomi devices to outperform other methods in terms of camera performance.

(Via)

Get Top-Branded Tablets, Phablets And Laptops At Slashed Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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While the market is brimming with laptops, phablets, and tablets that boast an impressive array of features, these devices usually carry steep price tags. If you’re looking for a cost-effective tablet or a laptop that doesn’t cost a bomb, we got good news for you.
GeekBuying has teamed up with top brands that manufacture high-end mobile devices and laptops in a bid to offer cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get their hands on these devices without emptying their pockets. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Teclast X6 Pro 2 in 1 Tablet PC

The X6 Pro is an irresistible tablet PC that packs the powerful Intel Core m3-7Y30 Dual Core processor along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage.

Moreover, the X6 Pro sports an eye-catching 12.6-inches 3K display with a screen resolution of 2880 x 1920 pixels. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a tablet PC offering comparable features, the X6 Pro has gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $479.99 on GeekBuying.
This a noteworthy 27% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $654.99. In addition to taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_ZUCLPILO to get an extra $55 off before you proceed to checkout.

In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $474.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon, which is likely to expire soon. Since the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing, you can head straight to this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Teclast M20 4G Phablet

The M20 phablet from Teclast has features worthy of your attention too. It sports an extra large 10.1-inch Retina display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels for a superior video watching experience.

Moreover, it is powered by MediaTek MT6797, Deca Core 2.3GHz processor and has a Mali-T880MP4 graphics processor that delivers higher quality images, seamless casual gaming and photo editing experience. It comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
The M20 normally sells for $233.99, but in a bid to make this feature-laden 4G phablet available to cost-conscious buyers, Teclast is now offering a 38% off on the device’s original asking price. As a result, the M20 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $145.89 on GeekBuying.

You can use coupon code GIZ_GKB127T to get an extra $23 off before placing your order. Your cart total drops down to $142.99 once you apply this coupon. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that this discount is valid only for a limited period of time. If you’re interested in receiving this discount, you can visit this link.

Teclast P10 4G LTE Phablet

The P10 phablet is a great choice for playing popular games, watching your favorite movies and performing various other tasks simultaneously. It is powered by MTK6737 Quad Core processor and it uses Mali-T720 graphics processing unit to breathe new life into your photos and videos.

As a phablet, the P10 features a mammoth 10-inch HD display with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution for your visual enjoyment. This slim phablet is housed in a durable metal body and can easily be carried everywhere you go as it weighs in at only 550 g. Its dimensions are 239mm ×166.9mm ×8.9mm.
Much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, the Teclast P10 is now available for a heavily discounted price of only $119.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 20% decrease in the device’s original selling price of $149.99.

On top of that, you can save an extra $15 simply by applying coupon code GIZ_GKB126T clicking on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. As soon as you apply the above-mentioned coupon, your cart value reduces to just $104.99.

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

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While there’s no dearth of high-end laptops in the market, these devices would normally set you back a pretty penny. If you are looking for a feature-rich laptop that you can buy without breaking the bank, the YEPO 737A might just fill the bill.

Featuring a 13.3-inches display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the 737A laptop provides an enhanced overall experience of watching videos, browsing the web and playing games. It is equipped with Intel Celeron J3455, Quad Core, up to 2.3GHz processor along with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

Moreover, the YEPO 737A laptop runs Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 operating system and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh Li-ion battery that delivers longer battery life. The device’s body is made using high-quality metal but it is still 0.6cm thin and weighs in at only 1.22kg, making it extremely light and portable.
This YEPO-branded laptop normally carries a $380.99 price sticker, but you can now buy it for just $284.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 25% discount to save $34 more by applying coupon code GIZ_GKB125T. Your grand total reduces to only $275.99 after using the aforesaid coupon.

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UAProf reveals key Honor View 20 specs

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Habeeb Onawole
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According to reports, the Honor View 20 will launch on January 22, 2019, in Paris. The phone is expected to come with a hole in its display for the front camera and a Kirin 980 processor. More specs have now surfaced thanks to its UAProf.

Honor View 20 PCT-L29 UAprof

Details revealed by the UAProf include its screen resolution and Android version. The Honor View 20 which has model number PCT-L29 will have a 2310 x 1080 display. It will also run EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie out of the box.

The phone has already been certified by the European by the EEC and it will also launch in Honor’s home country with model numbers PCT-AL10 and PCT-TL10.

Honor View 20 PCT-L29 UAprof

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