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

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.

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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.

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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

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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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.

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

YEPO 737A Laptop

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.

You can head straight to this link to avail this big discount, which is valid for the gold color version of the laptop and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promotion is slated to end in 5 days.

UAProf reveals key Honor View 20 specs

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

READ MORE: Latest Honor Magic 2 update lets you know the calories in your food

Russia’s Yandex launches its first phone with its own voice assistant

Google may be the most popular search engine in the world but in some countries, it takes the back seat. For example, in Russia, the popular search engine is Yandex. The latest news is that Yandex has launched its first smartphone, the Yandex Telephone and it comes with its own voice assistant pronounced Alissa (sounds familiar?) but translates to Alice.

Yandex Telephone

When it comes to specs, the Yandex Telephone can’t hold a candle to Google’s new Pixel smartphones. It has a 5.65-inch FHD+ LCD display, a Snapdragon 63. processor and 4GB of RAM. Built-in storage is 64GB and a hybrid dual SIM slot will let you use a MicroSD card for adding up to an extra 128GB.

On its rear is a 16MP + 5MP dual camera combo and a fingerprint scanner while the front is home to a 5MP camera with its own LED flash for brighter selfies.

Yandex Telephone rear cameras

The Yandex Telephone has an audio jack on top and Qualcomm Aqstic™ on board for better audio quality. There is NFC for contactless payment and it works with Yandex.Money, the search engine’s version of Google Pay.

The phone has a 3,050mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0, a USB-C port and dual-SIM dual LTE support,

Another main feature of the phone is its own voice assistant, Alissa/Alice which can do a lot of stuff such as identify songs, set reminders and alarms, give directions, make calls, and tell you about the weather etc.. You can also chat with it and play games with it if you are bored.

Yandex also says the phone has unlimited photo and video storage backup just like the Pixels. There are also some bunch of official cases made from different materials including silicone and fabric and a protective film to cover the screen.

Yandex Smartphone accessories

READ MORE: Google Pixel 3 Lite to be powered by Snapdragon 670 chipset, will feature the same camera as Pixel 3

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2, Max M2 now official in Russia; Pricing and Specifications Revealed

ASUS will be announcing the ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max M2 in certain markets like India and Indonesia on Dec. 11. However, both the phones have gone official in Russia since they have been found listed on the Russian edition of the company’s website. The official listings of the phone have not only revealed their specs, but also their pricing.

The ASUS ZenFone Max M2 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen that offers 19:9 aspect ratio. The notched screen offers HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The Snapdragon 632 chipsets the phone. It includes 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. It is equipped with a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, there is an 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel vertical dual camera setup on the rear and a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. The handset features a 4,000mAh battery.

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 has the same-sized notched display as the Max M2, but it carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It features a smaller than the M2 handset. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB. A dual camera setup featuring 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors are available on the backside of the Max Pro M2. It is also equipped with a 13-megapixel selfie snapper. Its packed with a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Asus ZenFone Max M2 and ZenFone Max Pro M2

Both phones are loaded with stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The Taiwanese company has already confirmed that the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will be the first mid-range phone to feature Gorilla Glass 6 protection. As it can be seen in the above renders, the ZenFone Max M2 has a metal unibody whereas the Max Pro M2 has a glass rear.

A third party Russian retailer is offering the ZenFone Max Pro M2 in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage versions. The official online store will begin the pre-orders of the Max Pro M2 from Dec. 12. It will be priced at RUB 17,990 (~$270) for the base model. The ZenFone Max M2 costs RUB 12,990 ($195) in Russia. These handsets are respectively available in Black and Blue colors in the country.

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Buy Top Xiaomi-Branded Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your tech-greedy hands on smartphones that boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs, you’ve come to the right place.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now doling out big discounts on select mobile devices that have garnered huge popularity among Xiaomi fans and tech buffs after hitting the store shelves.

We’ll not only divulge more details about the discounts but also show how you can save extra money during the checkout process.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A Global Version (2GB RAM+16GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Redmi 6A smartphone available to the public in June this year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the handset became an instant hit among smartphone lovers.

Taking its popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is now offering the Redmi 6A smartphone for a considerably lowered price of $105.99 on Banggood. This is a 19% drop in the device’s original asking price of $129.99 and you can even extend further by using coupon code 12BGR6A1.
The aforesaid coupon helps you bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $94.33 before you proceed to check out. In other words, the coupon helps you get an extra $11.66 off without breaking much of a sweat.

You can avail this discount on the black and gold color versions of the Redmi 6A smartphone by heading straight to this link before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Global Version (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

After floating around the rumor mill and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, the Mi 8 was finally launched earlier this year. While the phone is loaded with awe-inspiring features and packs top-end specifications, it doesn’t come cheap.

In fact, the global version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone would normally set you back $648.99 on online or offline stores. If you have been waiting to buy this Xiaomi-branded smartphone without emptying your pockets, it might interest you to know that the Mi 8 is now up for sale carrying a dropped price tag of $428.28 on Banggood.

This is a 34% reduction in the black color version of Mi 8 smartphone’s original selling price. Alternatively, you can go for the blue color version of the smartphone if you’re willing to shell out $438.28. Note that the blue-tinted Mi 8 smartphone usually sells for $658.99.

Aside from taking full advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code 12BGM8CL to get an extra $38.55 off on the phone’s already lowered retail price. As a result, you end up paying just $389.73 for this power-packed Mi 8 smartphone from Xiaomi.

You can follow this link in order to ensure you do not miss this opportunity to buy the well-received black and blue color versions of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone at unbeatable prices.

 Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Global Version (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Mi 8 Pro was launched in September this year and grabbed everyone’s attention with its expansive screen and high screen to body ratio. While the smartphone’s impressive features completely justify the steep price tag it carries, you can now get your hands on the Mi 8 Pro for only $599.99 on Banggood.

This is a significant 27% decrease in the phone’s original asking price of $816.31. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code BGM8PG to save a considerable amount of extra money before placing your order.


The above-mentioned coupon helps you get your already reduced cart total further down to just $509.99. As a result, you end up getting an extra $90 off on this feature-laden smartphone’s retail price.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specifications of the Mi 8 Pro and grab the discount, which is currently valid for the phone’s transparent black color version before the promo wraps up. Note that the coupon is also likely to expire soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get The Vivo V11 4G Phablet For A Lowered Price Of Just $449.99 On GearBest

While big-screen mobile devices continue to garner huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing popular games in full-screen mode, these devices don’t come cheap.
Capable of breathing new life into your videos and photos with its extra large 6.41 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, bearing a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, the Vivo V11 was launched earlier this year.

Aside from sporting a bigger display than most mobile devices available in the market today, the V11 boasts an impressive array of other features that make it an irresistible phablet. Before we divulge more details about the phablet’s high-end specs and features, it might interest you to know that the V11 has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag on GearBest.

While the Vivo V11 phablet would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for just $449.99 on the popular Chinese online electronics store. This is a significant 18% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $547.44.
An absolute bargain at this price, the V11 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with a highly competent Adreno 512 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage that can be expanded further up to 256GB so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of space.

On the photography front, the V11 houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 25.0MP selfies shooter with useful features like Face Beauty, Face Detection, and Panorama Shot. It runs Funtouch OS 4.5-based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 3400mAh battery.

The dual-SIM phablet comes with numerous sensors including E-compass, Fingerprint Sensor (under display), Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, and Gyroscope. Moreover, you can get the aforesaid discount on the phablet’s popular blueberry blue color version.

If the Vivo V11 4G phablet has stirred your interest, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time since the promo is slated to end soon.

 

 

Get Up To 63% Off On Top-Branded Cameras And Camera Accessories On Banggood

Looking for the best gift for someone who loves photography this Christmas? Banggood’s got your back!


As part of its latest ‘Christmas Photography and Camera Accessories Sale’ promo, the Chinese online store is giving users an opportunity to get up to 63% off on a wide selection of high-end cameras and various accessories. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

The promo has been split into multiple categories so that users can easily find what they’re looking for. The ‘Digital Cameras’ section is brimming top-branded digital cameras that would be great gifts for professional photographers as well as kids.

More importantly, the cameras featured in the aforesaid section are up for grabs carrying unbeatable prices. For instance, there’s a 23% off on the Pink Blue 5MP F3.1 Mini Children Kids 16MB Memory 2.0 TFT Screen Camcorder DV Camera that normally sells for S$20.88.
Thanks to the discount, you can now buy this compact camera for a lowered price of just $15.99. It is worth noting though that the discount will only be valid on the pink and blue color versions of the camera until December 13th.

If you are an adventure junky who fancies capturing the memorable moments during your adventurous outdoor activities, you might want to take a gander at the ‘Sports Camera & Accessories’ section. Not only is this section brimming with amazing cameras and accessories, but these items are also available for heavily discounted prices.

Likewise, the ‘Camera Accessories’ category is brimming with creative and useful gadgets for photography lovers. All items included in this section carry noteworthy discounts that you can take advantage of for a limited period of time.

The ‘Flash & Accessories,’ ‘Lenses&Accessories,’ and the ‘Studio Equipments’ are all packed with essential accessories for shooting superior videos and capturing amazing photos with your camera.

If you prefer using your mobile phone for videos and photos, you can head straight to the ‘Mobile Phone Photography’ section where you can find various accessories that can be used to take better photos and videos using a mobile phone.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab these amazing discounts without wasting time.

Meizu CEO Jack Wong says hole-in display is not really the best solution

Meizu’s president Jack Wong has been a strong critique of the different display designs OEMs have severally adopted to help trim off the bezels on top of their phone’s display. J. Wong who is also known as Huang Zhang is an ardent fan of symmetrical design on smartphones. So, it shouldn’t surprise you that he has at one time criticized the notch design and even the waterdrop notch that recently featured on the OnePlus 6T and a couple of other smartphones.

Recently, Samsung and Huawei were reported to be working on a hole-in display design for their next-gen flagship models. The Meizu founder has shared is thought once again on the design style which will soon go official on the Galaxy A8s and the Huawei Nova 4. A fan had shared the render of a Meizu phone with the hole-in display design, having the camera sensor inserted on the same plane with the status bar. The render also shows the device packs an in-display fingerprint sensor. Huang Zhang was quick to respond, pointing out that the size of the sensor and the dark spot will be bigger than the size of the icons on the status bar. So, it can’t look that cool in real life. Huang Zhang still reiterated his earlier opinion that trimming the bezels on the chin and then inserting the camera on the top bezels with both ends symmetrical, still is the best option at the moment.

Read Also: Samsung Galaxy A8s will be the first phone with hole-in display tech, to launch December 10

This is the design style Meizu utilized on the Meizu 16th and from all indications, the company will retain this design on the Meizu 16s series expected to be launched in May next year. As Meizu’s 2019 flagship, the Meizu 16s series may be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The platform is equipped with the fourth-generation multi-core AI engine which provides a highly intuitive machine-backed AI experience. Compared with the previous generation Snapdragon 845, the Snapdragon 855 AI performance will be increased by 3 times.

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