Realme U1 appears in real to reveal rear design ahead of November 28 launch

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Nov 21, 2018

Realme is all set announce the Realme U1 selfie-centric smartphone on Nov. 28. It will be arriving as the world’s first smartphone powered by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. At the recently held Exhibit Tech Awards 2018 event in Mumbai, India, Madhav Sheth who is the CEO of Realme was spotted with the alleged Realme U1 smartphone.

Sheth was spotted using a mysterious gold colored Realme phone for snapping a selfie. The rear shell of the mysterious phone seems to be made out of glass. The handset is equipped with a horizontal dual camera module. The back panel of the mysterious also features a fingerprint scanner. The rear appearance of the phone is not very different from the Realme 2 Pro smartphone.

The Realme 1 that was unveiled earlier this year is equipped with a single rear camera. The Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1 are all equipped with dual rear cameras. However, these phones are not in gold color. Hence, it is speculated that it could be the selfie focused Realme U1 smartphone.

The Realme U1 is expected to arrive with a waterdrop notch screen. The selfie image in below tweet might have been shot using the same phone. If it is true, the phone could be equipped with a wide-angle lens for capturing high quality wider selfies.

Proud of the great work the team has put in getting us
1) Most Disruptive Brand of the Year Award
2) Best Smartphone of the Year under 20K for RM 2Pro at #ExhibitTechAwards 2018.
We will keep providing products that will surprise you. Are U ready? pic.twitter.com/xE7TGHANpP

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) November 19, 2018

Realme is touting the upcoming Realme U1 phone as “India’s Selfie Pro.” It seems to be a good rival for the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 selfie-centric smartphone. There is no official information available on the specifications of the smartphone.

Rumors have it that it may feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ display like the Realme 2 Pro. The Helio P70 SoC of the Realme U1 could be assisted by 4 GB of RAM. it could be packed with a 4,230mAh battery. The handset is likely to be priced between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000. The launch event of the Realme U1 will begin at 12:30 PM on Nov. 28 in India. The handset will be available for buying exclusively through Amazon India.

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Avail Up To 75% Off On Smart Home Appliances, Personal Care Products And Lots More On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 21, 2018

There’s no dearth of high-end smart home appliances, lighting, IP cameras, personal care items and other products that come in handy in day to day life. If you’ve restlessly been waiting for home equipment prices to drop, we got good news for you.

GeekBuying is currently doling out up to a considerable 75% off on a wide selection of items that comprises numerous smart home appliances, lighting products and lots more. The promo has been split into numerous categories in a bid to facilitate the search process.

We’ll shed light on select items that have now gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags on GeekBuying. On top of that, we’ll even show you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process.

Xiaomi Viomi High-speed Blender

If you’re in the market for a heavy-duty blender that won’t set you back a pretty penny, you might want to take a gander at the Viomi High-speed Blender. Equipped with a powerful 1000W motor, this Xiaomi-branded blender is capable of blending extremely dense and thick food as well.

The Chinese electronics company is now offering the Viomi High-speed Blender at a considerably lowered price of just $219.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 14% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $256.63.

In order to take advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo comes to an end in 5 days.

Xiaomi Lexy JIMMY JV51 Vacuum Cleaner

Equipped with a powerful 100,000rpm digital motor, the Lexy JIMMY JV51 Vacuum Cleaner can deliver an impressive 115W suction power, allowing you to efficiently suck up dust and dirt. It boasts an impressive 99% filtration separation efficiency that ensures your surrounding is free from secondary pollution and fine dust.

The international version of the Xiaomi Lexy JIMMY JV51 has now gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of just $175.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 55% discount on the device’s retail price of $ 395.14 and you avail it simply by following this link. Note that the promo is slated to end in 5 days.

Xiaomi Mijia Digital Female Basic Thermometer

This basic thermometer from Xiaomi packs an Import Texas Instruments processing chip, under the hood. Moreover, it comes with a built-in high-precision module conversion, making the thermometer capable of sensing 0.05 degrees Celsius temperature changes.

You can buy this feature-laden and highly useful medical thermometer for women for just $17.99 on GeekBuying by visiting this link. While this 62% discount on the device’s original selling price of $46.92 will be valid only for 5 days, you can use coupon code GKBBF02 to get an extra $2 off.

In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $15.99 before placing your order.

WANSCAM HW0045 WiFi IP Camera

Designed to safeguard your house by keeping a track of any suspicious activities, the WANSCAM HW0045 WiFi IP Camera supports QR code scanning to view. On top of that, it houses 2.8 – 12mm lens and supports 5 x optical zoom and AP on Wi-Fi with built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n.

It has a night visibility range of up to 80m, thanks to 6 high power LEDs that are included in the IP camera. Moreover, it comes with a built-n 16GB TF Card and supports card extension up to 128GB so that you can save footages and access them later. Aside from that, it supports 7 preset positions.
While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a high-end IP camera, the WANSCAM HW0045 can now be yours for a reduced price of just $139.99 on GeekBuying. You can take advantage of this 45% discount on the device’s retail price of $256.80 by visiting this link without wasting time as the promo will end in just 5 days.

Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Atmosphere Candela Light

The Yeelight Smart Atmosphere Candela Light delivers an unmatched visual experience by combining awe-inspiring design aesthetics with light. This high light-transmission PC lampshade is designed to deliver the most realistic lighting without emptying your pocket.

Keeping in line with that, you can now buy the Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Atmosphere Candela for just $38.99 on GeekBuying. It is worth noting that this rechargeable battery night light would normally set you back $ 66.13 on online and offline stores.

Since the promo will be valid only for 5 days, you can follow this link and capitalize on the discount. You can even save an additional $5 by using coupon code GKBBF05 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. The coupon reduces your grand total to just $33.99.

XIAOMI ROIDMI M8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Keeping your home clean and tidy all the time can prove to be a backbreaking task. While the market is rife with steeply priced cleaning appliances, Xiaomi is offering its powerful ROIDMI M8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for just $189.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 37% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $301.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the ROIDMI M8 vacuum cleaner features a brush that rotates in high frequency in a bid to form a sturdy tapping which makes the mites lose their grip on the surface thus increasing the chance of them getting sucked right into the dust cup.
This discount is valid for the white color version of the vacuum cleaner, but you can also avail a 13% off on the gray-tinted ROIDMI F8E vacuum cleaner that usually carries a $278.99 price tag. As a result, you can now buy it for just $242.99 on GeekBuying by visiting this link.

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LG collaborates with major China manufacturers for foldable phones

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 21, 2018

Foldable phones are not new in the gossip market, they are here from the past few years. This time, the manufacturers seem to be actually in works on foldable phones. As like of Samsung, LG is also developing a useful foldable device and is scheduled for launch next year. In order to enter the new era of foldable devices, LG Display is partnering with various China manufacturers. According to a new report, it is believed that LG is jointly working on smartphone panels with Huawei, Xiaomi and Lenovo.

A new report from the Korean media seems legitimate, as a group involvement is required to build next-generation devices. Mainly, foldable devices need a lot of research and development for its flexible display, panel, and case. Working together with each other will fasten the process and will ultimately lead to a successful device at the right time.

Further, as per the report, LG Chem, the company’s chemical division is expected to produce the adhesives, substrates, and another essential material needed for flexible devices is going to be developed at its Cheongju factory. This cooperation will bring different inventions accessible to LG and other partnering companies as per the agreement.

Huawei will develop a 6-inch flexible panel with LG, while details about Xiaomi in the partnership seems unavailable. Lenovo and LG Display are also preparing a 13.3-inch flexible display having a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. It is slated to begin production during the third quarter of 2019. Lenovo will use it in a commercial product by the end of 2019.

Read More: LG Display to reportedly start production of foldable display next year

Unlike ‘inward’ design that other flexible devices are expected to carry, LG’s flexible device will be ‘outward’. It means both the halves of the display will be visible to users. One half will be on the front and the other on the rear side, though opening it would give you access to the full display.

LG Display is collaborating almost every big giant in China, despite its own LG electronics.

Although, Samsung is coming with the foldable device by the first half of next year. LG will reportedly showcase its foldable smartphone during CES 2019.

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OPPO’s foldable phone design patent approved

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 21, 2018

During the recently held Samsung Developers Conference (SDC) 2018, Samsung unleashed the flexible Infinity Flex Displayv that will go be used on its first foldable smartphone. Before the Samsung event, China based Royole Technologies unleashed the FlexPai device as the world’s first foldable smartphonev. A recent report had revealed that Huawei is gearing up to launch a 5G foldable phone in the coming year. Many smartphones manufacturers are expected to release foldable phones in the coming years. OPPO has patented a new foldable smartphone design with SIPO patent office in China. The design was submitted in September and it was approved and published by the Chinese authority on Nov. 13.

The patent images reveal that OPPO had submitted multiple foldable phone designs. When it comes folding and unfolding, all the designs are same. However, these designs have different positionings for the camera. One design has two cameras placed on the sides where display is not present and in the other design, the two cameras can be seen positioned above the display. The volume buttons are available on the side of the device. The power key is placed on the top. The bottom side of the device includes a speaker, a 3.5mm audio jack and a port for charging.

After unfolding, the device will offer a tablet-like screen area. The exact size of the display is not known yet. When folded, one half of the display which will be usable will remain on the front whereas the other half will move towards the backside of the phone. It does not feature an outer display like the Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone.

Read More: OPPO may unveil ColorOS 6 on its 5th anniversary on November 22

Smartphone companies are known for patenting different designs for their future phones. However, not all the patents end up as final product. In the past months, OPPO has also filed patents for multiple foldable phone design. OnePlus, OPPO and Vivo are all smartphone brands that belong to China’s BBK Electronics. OnePlus is known for borrowing smartphone designs from OPPO. If OPPO releases a foldable phone, there is a possibility that OnePlus may also soon launch its model.

What’s your opinion on the above foldable phone design by OPPO? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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6 Bluetooth Earphones That You Can Buy Online At Unbeatable Prices

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 21, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of Bluetooth earphones like In-Ear, Earbuds, Around-Ear and Neck Sitting Wireless Earphones that are particularly popular among fitness and sports lovers.

On the downside, the wide range of Bluetooth earphones that are currently available on online and offline stores, don’t come cheap. Your search for cost-effective and great sounding Bluetooth earphones ends here.

Honor FlyPods

You can connect the FlyPods to your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.0, and after the first pairing; it is a simple and easy-to-use handsfree earphone. As soon as you flip open the earbuds your phone screen displays a pop-up that shows various details like the earbud’s current battery level along with an invitation to pair.

The Flypods is convenient, in-ear style earphone that you can wear during various sports activities and even driving. Moreover, it is IP54 rates so you can easily wear it even in rain without inflicting any sort of damage to them.
The standard version would set you back $139.99 on Giztop, whether you go for the white or blue-tinted FlyPods Wireless Earbuds. But if you’re willing to shell out $40 more, you can buy the Pro version, which carries a $179.99 price tag. The Pro version is available in white and red color versions.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Honor FlyPods and buy them on Giztop.

Honor FlyPods Pro

The red and white color versions of the Honor FlyPods Pro have gone up for pre-order bearing a $179.99 price tag on Giztop.

You can connect this handsfree earphone to your phone via Bluetooth 5.0. In order to pair it for the first time, you just need to flip open the earbuds case and you’ll see a prompt that pops up on the screen showing details like current battery level etc. and an option to pair.
The Flypods Pro carries an IP54 waterproof rating so you can wear it in rain without worrying about damaging them. The FlyPods Pro adopts bone sound pattern recognition coupled with voice recognition for biometric recognition. Note that each person has a unique bone sound pattern.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Honor FlyPods Pro, which will be available for shipping in 7 to 10 days on Giztop.

Xiaomi Mi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Earphones

Sporting an eye-catching split body design, the AirDots comes with a charging box that adopts high-difficult two-color injection molding technology. Moreover, the charging box is made using translucent matte material which is highly durable and wearable and even has a sense of beauty.

While top-branded in-ear earbuds would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, the Xiaomi Mi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Earphones can now be yours if you are willing to shell out $59.99 on GearBest.

The Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity get 1 add-on item for just $9 if their cart value exceeds $60, and one add-on item for $3 if their grand total is more than $30.

You can visit this link to buy the white color version of the Xiaomi Mi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Earphones and get an add-on item for the considerably lowered price.

Mini Stealth Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Dual Earphone Headphones With Charging Box

Featuring a waterproof, sweatproof design that offers a much-needed protection from sweat, these In-ear earphones are currently up for grabs bearing a considerably dropped price tag of just $23.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 27% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $32.99.

If you buy 2 pieces, you’d pay only $22.49 for each, if you order 3 pieces, you need to pay just $21.24 for each. Likewise, you can buy 4 pieces for just $79.96 as you end up shelling out only $19.99 for each piece.
This wireless Bluetooth headset is waterproof, sweatproof and dirtproof as it adopts a nanoparticles Surface technology. Moreover, you can change multiple functions like power on/off, replay, call, reject, skip, play and pause with one touch only.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Mini Stealth Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Dual Earphone Headphones and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Bluedio TN Active Noise Cancelling Sports Bluetooth Earphone

Much to the delight of cost-conscious music lovers, Bluedio has made its feature-laden TN Active Noise Cancelling Sports Bluetooth Earphone available bearing a heavily discounted price on AliExpress. As a result, you can now but this wireless headset for phone and music for just $18.72.

This is a significant 52% decrease in the headset’s original selling price of $38.99. The TN Active Noise Cancelling Sports Bluetooth Earphone boasts an array of impressive features that make it an absolute bargain at this dropped price.
Backed by a robust 170mAh high capacity battery, the T energy offers an impressive standby time of 250 hours, which is about 3-6 hours more than any other similar headphone available in the market today. Aside from that, it delivers 12-hours call/music time as well.

AliExpress is giving buyers who spend $15 or more an opportunity to save $8 by applying a specific coupon. Moreover, if you’re a new user, you can grab a New User Coupon by following this link. With 195 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end soon.

Xiaomi Bluetooth Mini Music Sports Earbuds Mini Version

Xiaomi is offering its mini sports Bluetooth earbuds to those living on a tight budget for a reduced price of just $34.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 13% decrease in the mini version of the sports earbuds’ original asking price of $39.99.

Weighing in at just 14.5g, the Xiaomi mini sports Bluetooth earbuds is relatively lighter than its precursor that weighed 17.8g. You can wear them while working out as they carry an IPX4 certificate that makes them sweat proof while giving them the ability to resist water splashes.

These Xiaomi-branded sports earbuds draw their juices from a built-in 80mAh battery that offers a 7-days standby time along with nearly 5-hours of music play. Moreover, these truly wireless earbuds are compatible with all Bluetooth devices, and it allows dual Bluetooth pairing as well.

You can visit this link and take full advantage of the discount. Note that the promo will come to an end in just 2 days.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G variant tipped to feature 6.7-inch display, 6 cameras and 3D sensing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 21, 2018

A recent report had revealed that after launching the three variants of the Galaxy S10, Samsung will be also introducing a 5G variant of the phone. Wall Street Journal and South Korean ET News publication has shared some vital information on the advanced 5G model of the Galaxy S10.

The model number of the starting model of the Galaxy S10 is SM-G970x. It is speculated to feature a 5.8-inch display. The SM-G973x and SM-G975x models will be premium variants of the Galaxy S10. The SM-G973x is expected to feature a 5.8-inch screen whereas the SM-G975x may come equipped with a 6.4-inch display.

According to WSJ, the fourth model of the Galaxy S10 5G is internally known as Beyond X and it will be released in celebration of the 10^th anniversary of the Galaxy lineup. The model number of the smartphone is not known yet, but it is rumored to feature a massive display of 6.7 inches. It will be equipped with six cameras out of which four will be placed on its rear and two will be available on the front.

ET News claims that the fourth lens on the Galaxy S10’s rear could be a time-of-flight (ToF) camera that will enable 3D sensing on the device. The OPPO R17 Pro also features a ToF camera its dual camera setup. The ToF camera on the Galaxy S10 5G edition can assist in gesture navigation and create augmented reality (AR) experiences such as virtually wearing new clothes before buying or virtually trying a new furniture at different places around the house.

Read More: The Premium and Expensive Samsung W2019 in hands on pictures

Coming back to information revealed by WSJ, the Galaxy S10 5G variant may also support for reverse wireless charging. This feature will allow users to wireless charge other devices by placing on the rear side of the Galaxy S10 5G. The said feature is available on the recently launched Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Investigating on the charging speed of the reverse wireless charging feature of Mate 20 Pro revealed that it could be a gimmick since it supports charging at 2.5W. Hopefully, the Galaxy S10 5G model supports at least 10W reverse wireless charging.

Samsung is expected to debut all four variants of the Galaxy S10 in mid-February. However, only three of them will be hitting the market first. The Galaxy S10 5G model is tipped to release in the market by the end Q1 or early Q2 2019 when the 5G networks become active.

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LG V40 ThinQ may get Android 9.0 update soon, Geekbench listing reveal

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 21, 2018

LG announced the V40 ThinQ about a month ago with the major focus being on the combined five cameras which the device packs at its front and rear. The LG V40 ThinQ also comes with an attractive design but we are not sure how well the device will perform against the competition. However, if you own one or plan to get one, the latest Android Pie update may soon be available on the model, bringing the latest features which the new Android version offers.

This much was revealed by a GeekBench listing of an LG model with model number LGE LM-V405. This is the V40 ThinQ and it ran through the benchmark app with obviously a test build of Android Pie onboard. The model was also listed to have 6GB of RAM onboard.

Although LG is yet to officially announce anything of such, the listing does mean the update could be close. LG isn’t very fast with latest update , though, so an update may not land very soon. Presently, only the LG G7 One, which was launched under Google’s Android One program, is enjoying Android 9.0.

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Alleged Google Pixel 3 Lite camera samples appear to reveal photography prowess

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 21, 2018

A Russian tech blog has recently shared the key specs and live shots of the alleged Google Pixel 3 Lite smartphone. Now, the same site has shared some camera samples that were reportedly shot using the same Google phone.

Some of the below images that were shot indoors reveal that the Pixel 3 Lite will be able to capture good shots in dim light conditions.

The daylight images were shot in heavy overcast conditions, but the smartphone was able to capture almost every detail. The last image has a widescreen aspect ratio which indicates that the still shot from taken from a 4K video shot using the same phone.

All the above shots were probably shot using the prototype of the Google Pixel 3 Lite. The final product with updated camera features will offer even better photography experience

Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that it is codenamed as Sargo. It is speculated that the handset is equipped with a rear camera of 12-megapixel and a selfie shooter of 8-megapixel. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones from last year are equipped with 12.2-megapixel rear and dual 8-megapixel front cameras. There is no confirmation on whether the alleged Pixel 3 Lite is also equipped with the same camera sensors.

The front side of the phone could be flanked with a 5.56-inch notch-less display with a tall aspect ratio. It may carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 670 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The handset may feature a 3,400mAh battery and it will be preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS.

Leaked photos of the smartphone have suggested that it will be featuring a polycarbonate rear shell. It will be equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack and a rear facing fingerprint reader. The handset is likely to be priced between $400 and $500 and it may go official in Q1 2019.

Read More: Google Glass 2 hits FCC, formal announcement expected soon but launch might get delayed till 2019

Unlike competitor smartphones that feature multiple camera sensors, Google Pixel phones have always featured single rear camera. Google Pixel 2 from last year ranks among the top ten smartphones benchmarked by DxOMark which provides image quality ratings for mobile devices. The Pixel 3 that was announced in October is yet to appear in the list. It is very likely that the Pixel 3 will also rank well on DxOMark. The camera samples of the alleged Pixel 3 Lite also suggests that the phone will deliver stellar photography experience.

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Xiaomi opens 500 Mi Stores at a go in India to set Guinness World Record

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 21, 2018

Xiaomi recently announced a rather bizarre Guinness World Record which it clinched by creating the biggest logo using light mosaic. That happened to be the company’s first Guinness record and it was no surprise the company chose to amplify the feat despite having no relationship whatsoever with is core smartphone business. The company has just clinched another Guinness World Record, this time around for simultaneously opening 500 Mi stores in India.

We're proud to share the 3rd #Super3 BIG NEWS today! #OfficiallyAmazing, yet again! 😎

We have opened 500+ new #MiStore across India simultaneously and have set a new Guinness World Record @GWR. pic.twitter.com/eG6vFUMvxN

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) November 20, 2018

The Chinese giant already has a number of Mi Stores in India including the largest Mi Store at Bangalore but this time around, it chose to open 500 new stores all at once. The new brick and mortar stores are located in various cities in India and the record-setting grand opening took place on October 29 but the claim has to be cleared by GWR before announcing the achievement.

The record Mi Stores were not actually set up just for the Guinness World Record but are part of Xiaomi’s plans to expand rapidly in India. Xiaomi called the plan a “New Retail” model for India where it aims to provide “flagship store experience” to customers in rural areas. The Chinese firm may smash its own record if it attains its goals for 2019 which is to open 5,000 new brick-and-mortar stores and to employ over 15,000 people across the whole country.

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Snapdragon 8150 and Helio P80 top AI benchmark test

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 20, 2018

With chipsets having dedicated NPUs (neural processing units), it was only a matter of time before performance tests for that part of a processor surfaced. A benchmark result has surfaced that compares the AI performance of major chipsets including upcoming ones, and Qualcomm‘s yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8150 takes the top spot.

The test was carried out with the AI Benchmark app which is available on the Play Store and has over 10,000 installs. According to the info on the site, there are 9 computer vision AI tasks which are performed by 9 separate neural networks on your smartphone. The tasks include object recognition/classification, face recognition, image deblurring, image super-resolution, memory limits etc. You can read about them here.

The current ranking on the site says the Qualcomm 8150 Dev Platform is currently the best at AI tasks with an AI score of 22,082. Next comes another unreleased chipset, the MediaTek P80 Dev Platform which has an AI score of 19,453 points. This is the second time we are hearing of the Helio P80, the first time it was mentioned was a few months ago by the serial leaker, Roland Quandt.

Closing the top three is the OnePlus 6 powered by the Snapdragon 845 with 8GB of RAM and an AI score of 12,274 points and the Kirin 980-powered Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes in at the fourth position with 12,026 points. The Mate 20 X and Mate 20 grab the fifth and sixth spots while the P20 Pro which has a Kirin 970 SoC is 7th with 8921 points.

However, here are some unusual scores. For example, the Pixel 3XL and Pixel 3 are powered by the same Snapdragon 845 chipset as the OnePlus 6, but they are 15th and 16th on the list. The Mi 8 and Mi MIX 2S which also have the same processor come next. There is also a OnePlus 6 with the same amount of RAM as the one at the third spot but is 19th on the ranking.

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The Premium and Expensive Samsung W2019 in hands on pictures

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 20, 2018

Earlier this month, precisely on November 9, Samsung launched this year’s edition of its flip phone. Samsung W2019 is yet another luxury model from the Korean giant, packing a well-studded specs lineup and a premium design. The W2019 is here available for your perusal thanks to some hands on pictures from Chinese blog Sina Technology.

The Samsung W2019 continues with the clamshell design on the W2018 which was released in December last year. It also continues with other unique features on the W2018 such as dual screens (one at the outside and a second at the inside) as well as the classic T9 keyboard. The body is machined from metal and the frame is finished with an innovative edge glow process. The device also houses a fingerprint sensor that is situated at the right side of the body, integrated with the power button.

The Samsung W2019 external display is a 4.2-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Also, the internals display screen comes with the same specification. The rear is covered with the Corning Gorilla Glass and entirely, the device weighs 257 grams. On the internals, it is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset and packs a dual camera setup at the rear. It comes in two color choices of Rose Gold and Platinum but you can check out the Rose Gold version in the cool hands on pictures below.

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Get Huge Black Friday Discount on ALLDOCUBE devices via Gearbest!

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 20, 2018

It’s raining discounts at multiple national and international retailers. Everywhere, retailers are giving substantial Black Friday discounts, and many manufacturers are looking for another spell of high sales as like of double 11 events in China. This weekend starting especially on Friday, many products from ALLDOCUBE will go on sale at Gearbest at huge discounts. There are plenty of smart devices, especially tablets which have gone on sale already.

You can head over to the Gearbest to get maximum discounts of upto $100 on some of their products. Otherwise, you can also check out some other deals which are also available at the lowest ever possible price. ALLDOCUBE manufactures tablets and 2-in-1 machines for business and casual users. Even, though it can solve purpose for gamers also, with some high-end specs.

Notably, these devices are on huge discounts, make sure to grab them if you are looking for good tablets at groundbreaking low prices.

ALLDOCUBE M5

It carries a 10.1-inch display having a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels coupled with MTK X20 Deca Core process. ALLDOCUBE M5 runs on 4GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage with Android 8.0 Oreo onboard. In-Camera department, there’s a single rear-facing camera and dual front-facing cameras for capturing memorable moments.

Current Price: $207

Expected Price: <$160

ALLDOCUBE IWork10 Pro

It is a high-end device with a 10.1-inch display having an option to use Keyboard. It is a 2-in-1 tablet with 1920×1200 IPS screen. IWork10 Pro is powered with Intel Atom X5 Z8350 Quad Core processor with 4GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It carries decent cameras to capture memorable and high-quality pictures.

Current Price: $253

Expected Sale Price: <$194

ALLDOCUBE X9

It is powered with MTK 8173 quad-core processor having an 8.9-inch display with the resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. Further, there’s a 4GB RAM+64GB ROM which is expandable upto 128GB via TF card. It runs on Android 6.0 operating system. In-camera department, there’s a 5-megapixel sensor on the front side, while 13 megapixel takes place on the rear side. In connectivity, you will get a 3.5 mm headphone jack Type-C port and TF card slot.

Current Price: $224

Sale Price: $118

Read More: Alldocube Black Friday Deals are up and running in Europe!

Currently, the discount is limited to some products, as the deals are live on few days only. The actual promotion will begin on November 22nd at 00:00 hours – 24th November GMT 8+. You can head over to the button below to grab more discounts from Gearbest ALLDOCUBE store.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds cute little Marvel Superhero Figures

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 20, 2018

Since Martin Goodman founded Marvel Comics in 1939, the series has gone on to become a global brand. Thus, it should be a surprise that Xiaomi’s latest crowdfunding product is the Marvel superhero figures. Marvel counts among its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Deadpool, Doctor Strange, Wolverine, Daredevil, Ghost Rider and the Punisher, such teams as the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Inhumans and the Guardians of the Galaxy, and antagonists including Thanos, Doctor Doom, Magneto, Red Skull, Green Goblin, Ultron, Doctor Octopus, Loki, and Venom.

The Marvel “Avenger league” series of copper dolls is eight in numbers and include such characters as Captain America, Iron Man, Rocky, Spider-Man, Raytheon, War Machine, Hulk, Anti-Hulk Mech. The manufacturer, Hangzhou Yuhua Culture and Creative Co., Ltd, claims they have the license of Marvel as well as Warner Bros, the National Museum of China. The company also has the authority of the British Museum, Wandering Earth, and Han Meilin Art Museum to manufacture the dolls.

The dolls are made of brass and are each hand-crafted with fine attention to details. The Iron Man, Captain America, War Machine, Spider-Man, and Raytheon figures each have a dimension of 10×10×12 cm. On the other hand, the Rocky doll has a dimension of 11.5×10×14.5 cm, Hulk has a dimension of 13×13×14 cm, while the anti-Hulk mech measures 18 x 13 x 15 cm.

As for the price, the full set of 8 pieces is priced at 2,999 yuan ($431). It is also possible to buy each of the Marvel figures separately. In this regard, the Captain America, Iron Man, Rocky, Spider-Man, Raytheon, War Machine each goes for 369 yuan ($53) on crowdfunding while the single piece of Hulk and anti-Hulk mech is 469 yuan ($67).

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Honor 10 Lite official render leaks ahead of launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 20, 2018

The Honor 10 Lite launches tomorrow. Earlier today, its specs and pricing became public knowledge thanks to an early listing by China Telecom. Ahead of the unveiling tomorrow, an official render of the phone has surfaced online.

The render shows the Honor 10 Lite in a gradient ice-blue finish. It has a waterdrop notched display with curved corners and a moderately sized bezel at the bottom and a thinner one at the top. The earpiece is a slit in the phone’s metal frame.

The Honor 10 Lite will come with dual rear cameras. The sensors are separated and the words “AI Camera” are inscribed below the LED flash. Although this render doesn’t show a fingerprint scanner, other leaked images have revealed there is one on the back.

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Honor 8X vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 20, 2018

As we reported you earlier today, Huawei Honor 8X became the best selling online mobile phone for October in China. But is this best seller really the best phone to purchase at this moment? In order to know it, we decided to compare it with other very important value for money phones of this second half of the year: Oppo Realme 2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, which are two other potential best sellers all around the world.

Huawei Honor 8X vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

	Huawei Honor 8X	Oppo Realme 2 Pro	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm, 175 grams	156.7 x 74 x 8.5 mm, 174 grams	156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 396 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels, 403 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 20 + 2 MP f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.7 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 24 MP front camera
BATTERY	3750 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A 10W	3350 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

The phone that I like more when it comes to aesthetics is undoubtedly the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. With just 7.5 mm of thickness, it is the thinnest one, and it is also the most beautiful one, in my opinion, thanks to its wonderful glass back which is available in gradient colors. Huawei Honor 8X is another outstanding phone in terms of design, but it lacks the gradient hues and it has above-average dimensions due to its bigger display. Oppo Realme 2 Pro has a polycarbonate design and that is disappointing.

Display

Most of midrange phones’ displays have a similar viewing quality, and that is the same with this trio of value for money phones. What makes me prefer the Huawei Honor 8X is the bigger size of the screen, which allows a more comfortable use for multimedia, gaming, and productivity. But you may like Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite more if you want a compact device.

Specs & Software

Given that it features a powerful Snapdragon 660 SoC by Qualcomm and up to 8 GB of RAM in its most expensive variant, Oppo Realme 2 Pro is the device with the most satisfying performance, especially on the gaming side. But Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is almost at the same level as it features the same chipset, but max 6 GB of RAM. Huawei Honor 8X has a Kirin 710 which is comparable to the Snapdragon 660 but it is slightly inferior according to our tests.

Camera

It is a very close fight between these handsets when it comes to the camera department. Overall, Oppo Realme 2 Pro satisfies me slightly more because of its impressive shots in low-light conditions. Nothing incredibly surprising, but a very nice performance for a simple mid-ranger.

Battery

Huawei Honor 8X has the biggest battery, but Oppo Realme 2 Pro is very close with its 3500 mAh capacity. Further, it has better software optimization. Which one lasts more depends on the scenario and there are very marginal differences in the battery life between these two phones. So we consider it a draw. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite cannot compete with its smaller 3350 mAh unit.

Price

You can grab a unit of the Huawei Honor 8X for about €250, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite costs more or less the same, while Oppo Realme 2 Pro costs less than €200 but it is an Asian exclusive. If you do not mind about having a great design with quality materials, Oppo Realme 2 Pro is definitely the best value for money phone and I would personally pick it. Otherwise, Huawei Honor 8X is a better purchase because of its bigger and comfortable display as well as a bigger battery. But if you do not like both big phones and poor materials, then Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is your choice.

Read More: Honor 8X Best Selling online mobile phone for October in China

Honor 8X vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

Bigger display
High screen-to-body ratio
Big battery
Affordable price
micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Dimensions

Oppo Realme 2 Pro

PROs

Good design
Great performance
Dedicated micro SD slot
Good price

CONS

Plastic design

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

Great design
Good camera department
Affordable price
Nice performance

CONS

Smaller battery

OPPO may unveil ColorOS 6 on its 5th anniversary on November 22

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 20, 2018

OPPO will mark the 5th anniversary of its ColorOS Android-based operating system on November 22. The official ColorOS Weibo account has been sharing countdown posters ahead of the event but today it shared a more interesting post related to the next version of the OS called ColorOS6.

The post was actually reshared from the account of Chris Chen Xi, who used to work for Meizu‘s Flyme OS but now works for OPPO. In the original post, Mr. Chen revealed he will share details about ColorOS 6.0 at 12 noon on November 22, the same date as the 5th anniversary of ColorOS.

So far, the only thing we have heard about the new OS is its revamped design and that it will bring improvements in the performance of both flagship and low-end phones. It is also expected to bring Android 9 Pie to eligible devices.

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Meizu 16S render shows triple rear cameras, no bezels and and no notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 20, 2018

The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus were released back in August. The phones got praise for their design, build quality, specs, and price. Now, news of a successor has started to show up on the web. Meizu‘s own CEO already confirmed the successor will be called the Meizu 16S (and probably a Meizu 16S Plus too). A fan has made a render for the Meizu 16S and while it may not be the real deal, it does look good.

The Meizu 16S is shown in white like its predecessor. However, it ditches the bezels completely but doesn’t have a notch. Under the display is a fingerprint scanner since there is one on the back or on the sides.

The Meizu 16S render shown here has three rear cameras. They are positioned in the middle of the phone and arranged vertically. Below the sensors is a ring flash. The photo also shows the phone has a type-C port at the bottom flanked by a speaker grille and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Meizu 16S will most likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8150 and will have up to 8GB of RAM. We also think it is time Meizu added support for wireless charging.

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Nokia 3.1 Plus launch date for China is November 22

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 20, 2018

Suning Tesco has released a new Weibo post through which it has confirmed that it will be carrying out the pre-orders of the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone on Nov. 22. This confirms that the new Nokia smartphone will go official in China on the same date.

HMD Global had launched Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India on Oct. 11. Soon after its Indian launch, the smartphone was spotted on TENAA with full specifications which suggested that the phone may soon launch in China. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone for the Chinese market. In India, the handset is selling with a starting price of Rs. 9,499 (~$133). The Finnish firm is known for selling its smartphones with cheaper price tags in China. Hence, the Nokia 3.1 Plus may cost 899 Yuan (~$129) in the country.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus comes with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen that produces 18:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The Helio P22 chipset powers the phone along with 3 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of 32 GB. The phone features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup is placed on the rear shell of the Nokia 3.1 Plus. The back panel of the phone is also fitted with a fingerprint scanner. The handset draws power from 3,500mAh battery. It is yet another Android One smartphone from the company. The phone comes loaded with stock edition of the Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

Read More: Nokia 9 PureView case renders leak design as launch nears

In India, the Nokia 3.1 Plus comes in two models. The base edition of the phone includes 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. It is priced at Rs. 9,499 (~$133). The higher model features 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It carries a price tag of Rs. 11,499 (~$160).

According to the TENAA listing of the phone, the Nokia 3.1 Plus will be hitting China in 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage versions. It will be available in White and Blue color options. These models may carry respective price tags of 899 Yuan and 999 Yuan in China.

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LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9 is a Google Assistant-powered smart display

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 20, 2018

First came smart speakers and now we have smart displays. The trend which started with Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo Show now includes smart displays powered by Google Assistant. The latest is LG’s XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9, a smart display made by LG in collaboration with Google.

The LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9 (LG XBOOM WK9 for short) shares a similar design to the JBL Link View – a display sandwiched between two speakers, though the front of the LG XBOOM WK9 is rectangular with curved corners and not oval like the JBL.

The smart display’s selling point is its audio. Unlike other smart displays that push audio performance to the back burner, LG has focused on this. The audio performance of the smart display was developed in partnership with Meridian Audio – an industry leader in audio solutions. LG says they worked together on providing the XBOOM WK9 with high-fidelity sound, accurate bass, and a precise vocal definition despite its small size.

The LG XBOOM WK9 has an 8-inch HD display flanked by two 20W speakers. It also has a 5MP camera for video calls, a feature missing on Google’s own Home Hub smart display. It comes in black, weighs 1.51kg and has a power rating of 5.6W.

Since it is powered by Google Assistant, you can use the smart display to control your smart devices that work with Google Assistant or use it to control other LG ThinQ products.

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Honor 10 Lite pricing, variants and specs confirmed through China Telecom listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 20, 2018

Honor 10 Lite will be unveiled in China tomorrow. The specifications of the smartphone have already surfaced through its TENAA listing. Honor is currently running the reservations of the phone ahead of its launch, but the details on its pricing and variants have remained under the wraps. The smartphone has appeared on the website of China Telecom with all its specifications. The listings of the phone also contain the vital information on the pricing of its different variants.

Honor 10 Lite Specifications

The Honor 10 Lite has been with model numbers HRY-AL00 and HRY-AL00a on the website of China Telecom. There seems to be some difference in the support for network bands between these models. Otherwise, both include same specs.

The Honor 10 Lite listings reveal that the rear dual camera equipped with AI and its ability to capture beautified selfies are the key features of the phone. It is fitted with a waterdrop notch screen of 6.2 inches. The Kirin 710 chipset the smartphone along with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. It receives power from 3,400mAh battery.

The smartphone is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. It comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage sizes. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage on the device. The backside of the phone features a fingerprint reader and a vertical dual camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. For shooting selfies, it comes with a 24-megapixel front camera. The handset is speculated to arrive as a worthy rival for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite smartphone.

Read More: Honor 8X Best Selling online mobile phone for October in China

Honor 10 Lite Variants and Pricing

Here are the different variants of the Honor 10 Lite along with their pricing:

4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 2,299 Yuan (~$331)
6 GB RAM + 6 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$372)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$432)

Except for 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, the Honor 10 Lite with model number HRY-AL00a has the same variants as the HRY-AL00 model. The Honor 10 Lite will be available for buying in four colors like Midnight Black, Lily White, Gradient Blue and Gradient Red.

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