Nokia 9 PureView may launch in January last week

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Dec 27, 2018

Around two weeks ago, Taiwan-based MediaTek had announced the Helio P90 smartphone. Rumors have it that the new SoC from MediaTek will be present under the hood of the OPPO R19 smartphone that is expected to go official in the first quarter of 2019. The AnTuTu benchmarks of the Helio P90 chipset has surfaced today. It reveals that it is powerful enough to rival with the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

The AnTuTu benchmarks shown below seems to belong to a testing unit. It features a display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The handset includes 6 GB of RAM and it is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The testing device has acquired an average benchmarking score of 162,861 on AnTuTu. The Snapdragon 710 that powers the OPPO R17 Pro offers slightly better performance than the Helio P90.

The 12nm Helio P90 is an octa-core processor that includes two 2.2 GHz Cortex A75 CPU cores and six 2.0 GHz Cortex A55 cores. Smartphones powered with Helio P90 can feature up to 8 GB of RAM. The chipset includes PowerVR GM 9446 graphics. It supports full HD+ resolution of up 1080 x 2520 pixels, up to 48-megapixel single camera sensor or 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual cameras. The enhanced AI on Helio P90 promises four times better AI capabilities than Helio P60 and Helio P70 chipsets. Other features of the Helio P90 are support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, FM Radio, 4G Cat. 12 / 13 LTE modem, dual 4G VoLTE, ViLTE, 4×4 MIMO and 3CA.

Read More: OPPO R19 case images reveals refreshed rear design

It remains to be seen whether the upcoming OPPO R19 will be featuring the Helio P90 chipset. Lesser known Chinese smartphone brand Blackview has claimed that it will be the smartphone maker to launch the first Helio P90 chipset.

Elephone A5 price discounted to $189.99 on AliExpress with limited bundle deals on offer

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Dec 27, 2018

Elephone first announced the Elephone A5 a few weeks back with a triple rear camera setup, teaming up with dual selfie cameras and a sleek gradient back design. Even though the A5 may not be in the same league with the P20 Pro, it sure seems to live up to expectation as a sleek device with triple rear sensors and dual selfie sensors. The device sure looks beautiful like the P20 Pro and the camera samples that have been shared suggests the camera setup isn’t a flop. All five camera team up to create stunning photos both for the three back sensors and the dual selfie shooters. The device first went on sale on GearBest for a bargain price of $199.99. That device has gotten yet another discount and is now available on AliExpress for $189.99.

We really can’t fathom how the Elephone A5 was assembled with such impressive hardware setup and offered at such rock bottom price. Anyway, the A5 is yours for the taking for just $189.99. If you don’t know, the Elephone A5 packs a 6.18-inch FHD+ notch screen with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 mid-range chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. The Elephone A5 gets its juice from a massive 4000mAh battery which will surely offer an extended battery life. Other perks include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Lumia gradient back color.

If you still aren’t convinced about picking up the affordable Elephone A5, you should check out the entire specifications of the device and the camera samples that could even put some professional photographers to shame. For clarity, the triple rear camera configuration include a 12.0MP + 5.0MP + 0.3MP. The main sensor comes with an f1.8 aperture for unrivalled low-light and night performance while the secondary and tertiary sensors are used to bring stunning visual effects to your photos instantly. At the front is a 20.0MP + 2.0MP selfie camera combo. On the software end, the A5 comes packing the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system which is pretty impressive.

The Elephone A5 is yours for the taking on AliExpress for just $189.99. The device is also available in three other bundles; with the Ele Band 5 for $202.91, Ele W7 for $207.47 and bundled with the Elephone Watch 3 for $208.23. You can also get more details of the A5 from Elephone’s official website.

Apple iPhones records remarkable sales as iPhone XR made up to 32% sales in it first month.

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Dec 27, 2018

Reports from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) today, has shown how impressive iPhones have sold compared to other phones. Since Apple doesn’t announce the number of units sold, it’s however not easy to determine how iPhones thrive in terms of its sales in the market, more especially when there are reports a slump in its sales. However, the report by CIRP claims 32% of the iPhones sold in the first month of this year were iPhone XR models, while iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max jointly made up 35% of Apple’s market share.

Apple implemented a different strategy for the release of its smartphone this year by launching two expensive iPhones, then in a space of a month launching its newest entry-level tier, giving an opportunity for iOS users to upgrade. According to similar reports, 82% of users were said to have upgraded from older iOS devices, whereas 16% switch from Android. Though the launch in 2017 was a bit different in figures compared to 2018 which 86% upgraded from iOS while 21% upgraded from Android.

From estimation, there was a drop of a few percentages(4%) based on the percentage of iPhones sales in 2017 and 2018 respectively, which was reported to have been 69% as at 2017 and 65% this year. Noteworthy, these figures are estimated values gotten from the statistical evaluation of the 165 participants analyzed after the launch of the iPhone XR within a month of its release date which is October 26 this year.

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Huawei Y7 (2019) renders, specs leaked; Release seems imminent

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Dec 27, 2018

Last year, Huawei had launched the Huawei Y7 (2018) smartphone. Popular tipster Roland Quandt has shared vital information on the specifications of the Huawei Y7 (2019) smartphone. The tipster has also shared the renders of the successor of the Y7 (2018) handset.

Quandt has revealed Huawei Y7 (2019) will be featuring a 6.2-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The handset will be offering an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixel. The notch houses an earpiece and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It indicates that the low budget smartphone will be able to capture impressive selfie shots. There is a notification LED in the area between the display and frame like the Honor 10 Lite and Huawei P Smart (2019). The below image reveals that the bottom bezel of the phone will be large enough to house the brand name of the company.

The rear shot of the Huawei Y7 (2019) features a dual camera setup along with LED flash. It will include a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The AI dual camera will offer features like scene detection and using the right camera settings for shooting better shots.

The Snapdragon 450 chipset that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor will be powering the Huawei Y7 (2019) along with 3 GB of RAM. It will be featuring a native storage of 32 GB. The handset will be equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The handset will be packed with a 4,000mAh battery which will allow it to last for up to 2 days. However, the big battery will lack support for fast charging since it will be featuring a microUSB. It may take around 4 hours to completely charge the battery of the Huawei Y7 (2019).

Read More: Huawei Nova 4 first sale reveals Pearl White variant is more popular

Some countries may receive the Prime or Pro version of the Huawei Y7 (2019) that will come with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage. The Huawei Y7 (2019) with 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM is expected to release in Europe with a price tag of around 150 euros. However, there is no information on the launch date of the Y7 (2019).

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Motorola Moto G7 series launch tipped in Brazil ahead of MWC 2019

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Dec 27, 2018

Rumors surrounding the upcoming Motorola Moto G7 series claim it will be announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019. Last year, the company had unveiled the Moto G6 series in Brazil. An unnamed source has revealed to Brazilian publication that Motorola will be debuting the Moto G7 series at Brazil before the MWC 2019.

The publication has no information on the exact launch date of the Moto G7 series. However, it is quite confident that it will be made official ahead of MWC 2019. It will be a global launch event, claims the publication. This year, the Moto G6 series was introduced in the second quarter of the year. However, if the new reports are true, Lenovo’s sub-brand could be working on launching the G7 series earlier in Q1 2019. Past reports have revealed that the Moto G7 series will include four handsets such as Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play.

The Moto G series that was introduced in 2013 is very popular in the Brazilian market. Hence, it appears that the company will want to maintain its popularity in Brazil by announcing the forthcoming Moto G7 series in the country.

Read More: 360° video render reveals Motorola P40 will ditch notch for hole-in-display

A recent leak had revealed the renders of the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play handsets. The G7 and G7 Plus are both expected to arrive with waterdrop notch screens and dual rear cameras. The G7 Power will be featuring a slightly bigger notch and the G7 Play will be coming with a very wide notch. The G7 Power and G7 Play will be featuring single cameras on their rear. These phones will be equipped with fingerprint scanner enabled Moto batwing logo on their rear.

The Mogo G7 Plus is speculated to feature Snapdragon 700 series SoC whereas the G7 may come equipped with Snapdragon 660 series chipset. The Moto G7 Power is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 625 and 5,000mAh battery whereas the G7 Play will be packed with modest specs. Reports arriving before the official launch is expected to spill accurate information on the specifications of each of these phones.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus gets Android Pie before year end

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Dec 27, 2018

Just yesterday, the Nokia X5 received an update that brought Android Pie to the device. Now, HMD Global has started rolling out the update to its international variant known as the Nokia 5.1 Plus.

Hope you left some space for dessert! We are now starting @Android 9 rollout for #Nokia5Plus 🍰 #nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/h0PJu9UB7s

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) December 27, 2018

The update is about 1214MB in size and comes with December’s security patch. Below is the complete changelog:

New system navigation, settings menu, and notifications.
Adaptive battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services
Adaptive and optimized brightness levels
Predictive application actions
Google security patch 2018-12.

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Xiaomi Smartmi Electric Heater launched on crowdfunding for 299 yuan ($43)

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Dec 27, 2018

December is usually a very cold month and it is not unusual to see companies releasing products that serve the need of staying warm during the cold weather. Xiaomi’s ecological chain company Smartmi has just launched a new electric heater on crowdfunding which cot 349 yuan. However, the Smartmi Electric Heater ill sell for just 299 yuan ($43) during the crowdfunding period.

The product is manufactured by Smartmi technology and is tipped to be capable of heating up the air inside the house such that the density becomes different from that of cold air. This difference in density creates a convection effect and thus, stimulates the circulation of the air in order to heat up the home. Compared with the traditional radiation-based electric heater, this new product has the advantages of rapid heating and low drying, and the user feels more comfortable when using it. In addition, the gadget also supports a more precise temperature regulation and also has a constant temperature function. This function will come in handy to enable heat to reach areas with insufficient heating. Obviously, this function is extremely user-friendly in areas with insufficient heating, and it is also very helpful for reducing power consumption.

In addition, the device comes with built-in WiFi module which means users can control the gadget through the MIJIA App or XiaoAI smart assistant. Thus, you can remotely switch it on while at work so as to heat up the home before you get there. This will also afford users the opportunity to stay in bed and control the electric heater without having to step down. The app can also be used to adjust the heating temperature and set other features like child lock etc. It is worth mentioning that the Smartmi electric heater has made a more comprehensive design in terms of safety of use, which is very warm.

At present, the Xiaomi Smartmi Electric Heater is being crowdfunded for 299 yuan ($43) via the online channels as well as offline Mi Home stores and other Xiaomi authorised stores.

Samsung Galaxy A8s to sell for ¥2799 (~$408), available for purchase January 1

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Dec 27, 2018

The Galaxy A8s launched a few weeks ago as the first phone in the world with a hole in its screen. However, it wasn’t available for purchase immediately. That changes in a few days as interested buyers will now be able to grab a unit starting on January 1.

The Galaxy A8s will also sell for a lesser price than originally reported. Instead of the ¥2999 (~$437) price tag, the phone will sell for ¥2799 (~$408). It will be available for purchase on JD.com and those who pre-order before January 1 will receive a bunch of gifts, though you will be required to pay a deposit of about ¥200 (~$29).

The Galaxy A8s is the first Samsung phone with an Infinity-O display. It is a 6.4-inch panel with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2340 x 1080. The phone also packs some impressive processing power. Rather than a mid-range Exynos chipset, the Galaxy A8s is powered by the upper mid-range Snapdragon 710 mobile platform paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Samsung has also been generous with the cameras. There are three on the back and the fourth one is in front. The triple camera setup is a 10MP telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom, a 24MP f/1.7 primary camera, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 24MP sensor.

The phone has a 3,400mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support and runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack – a first for a Galaxy phone.

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Huawei Nova 4 first sale reveals Pearl White variant is more popular

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Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 17, Huawei had introduced the Huawei Nova 4 smartphone. As scheduled, the handset went on sale for the first time in China today at 10:08 AM. Soon after making it available for buying, its Pearl White went out of sale while the rest of the color variants such as Honey Red, Blue and Black are still available for buying.

The Huawei Nova 4 comes in two variants such as Standard and High version. These variants are respectively priced at 3099 Yuan (~$451) and 3,399 Yuan (~$495).

The Nova 4 is the first smartphone from the company to adopt the punch hole display design which features a 4.5mm diameter cutout at the top-left corner. The handset is fitted with a 6.4-inch IPS LCD screen that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels.

The Kirin 970 chipset that powered the Huawei and Honor branded phones in the previous year drives the Huawei Nova 4. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM. It includes an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. For accelerated graphics performance, the Nova 4 features GPU Turbo technology.

The frontside of the Huawei Nova 4 is fitted with a 25-megapixel selfie shooter. The Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with EMUI 9.0 skin comes loaded on the smartphone. The Nova 4 draws power from 3,750 that is equipped with support for 18W rapid charging. The rear shell of the phone features a fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Huawei to surpass Apple for the second place in the global smartphone sales: Nikkei Asian Review

The standard and high version of the Huawei Nova 4 feature triple rear cameras. The standard version has 20-megapixel primary sensor whereas the high version has 48-megapixel main sensor. The other two sensors that are present inside the triple camera module of the Nova 4 are 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel.

At present, the Huawei Nova 4 is only available for buying in China. There is a possibility that the smartphone will be made available in other countries in the starting months of the coming year.

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360° video render reveals Motorola P40 will ditch notch for hole-in-display

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 27, 2018

The Motorola P-series is a new series that was unveiled by the Lenovo-owned company this year. The first of the P-series include the Motorola P30, Motorola P30 Play a.k.a Motorola One, and the Motorola P30 Note a.k.a Motorola One Power. A new leak has revealed the series will continue next year, starting with the Motorola P40.

The leak is a 360° video render and images courtesy of OnLeaks in collaboration with 91mobiles and they give us our very first look at the device.

A signature feature of the Motorola P30 series is the notch above the display. For the Motorola P40, Motorola is ditching that for what will be the trend of 2019 – a punch hole display. It is too early to say if the other P40 phones will adopt the same design.

The hole that houses the front camera sits in the top left corner and appears to be a tad bigger than that of the Samsung Galaxy A8s. The bezels don’t appear to have reduced and the one at the top is now even thicker. However, this is just a render and the device itself may be a bit different. The screen size hasn’t changed and remains 6.2-inches.

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The rear of the Motorola P40 has also been redesigned. It is still home to dual cameras one of which is said to be a 48MP sensor but they look different now. The sensors are in the same housing, however, the LED flash now sits below the cameras instead of between them. The Motorola logo is black and is home to a fingerprint scanner.

Although this is the Motorola P40, there is the Android One logo at the base. The Motorola P30 didn’t launch outside China, so this means the P40 will get an international launch though most probably under a different name just like the other P30 phones. What do you think it will be called?

The Motorola P40 also has a USB-C port at the bottom and a 3.5mm audio jack at the top.

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MobiiStar X1 Notch with AI selfie camera to soon launch in India, will be priced under Rs. 10,000

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Dec 27, 2018

Mobiistar, a Vietnamese smartphone manufacturer, launched the C1 Shine smartphone in the Indian market a couple of days ago. Now, the company is all set to launch yet another handset in the country.

As per the report, the company is planning to launch its first smartphone of 2019 in India in the coming weeks. 91Mobiles has revealed the first render of the phone as well as some of the phone’s specifications.

The report says that the upcoming smartphone will be called Mobiistar X1 Notch and as the name suggests, the phone will come with a notched display, making it the company’s first phone to feature such design. The notch will house the front-facing camera, the earpiece, and other sensors.

On the back side, there will be a single camera, aided by an LED flash. It will also come with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone will be available in three color options — Gradient Shine, Midnight Black, and Sapphire Blue.

The device will feature a 13-megapixel AI-powered camera sensor on both the sides — front as well as back. Other than these, no more information related to the smartphone is available at this time. However, the phone is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000 which roughly converts to $142.

As said, the most recent smartphone from the company in India is Mobiistar C1 Shine, which features a 5.31-inch 18:9 display and is powered by MediaTek‘s MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.28GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM.

It packs 16GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot that enables storage expansion up to 128GB. There’s a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter that takes care of the photography needs.

In terms of software, the device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery. Priced at Rs 6,100 (approximately $87), the smartphone is available for purchase across all channels.

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Chinese Technology Brand Tronsmart launches the portable Element Force Bluetooth Speaker with 40W output

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Updated Jan 15, 2019

About the Tronsmart

Tronsmart is a Chinese tech company founded by Eric Cheng. The founder is a tech enthusiast who is said to have used his first paycheck in 2013 to create a small laboratory where he disassembled tech products in order to grasp a greater understanding of the inner components. He was based in Shenzhen, Asia’s Silicon Valley of hardware and this was helpful in building his passion as he could easily find components in the local market and assemble his own unique audio devices. Eric took this self-acquired understanding of electronics and used it to create a wide range of cost-effective gadgets. After assembling a trusted team, Eric managed to bring his self-made electronics to mass production; thus creating the brand “Tronsmart”.

As the internet continues to shape the world, many businesses with humble beginnings have used the support of online communities to expand globally. Tronsmart is no exception. Tronsmart started as a group of people lacking essential resources for global brand expansion. However, over the course of several years, Tronsmart managed to garner enough online attention to make a dent in the world of Consumer Electronics. The Tronsmart team truly believes that “if you offer the customer quality products at an affordable price, nothing can stop you from expansion”. It’s this system of belief that fuels their desire to keep “Powering You Ahead” by continually offering more incredible products each year.

Tronsmart first released the powerful Element Mega Bluetooth speaker on September last year, equipped with its latest SoundPulse™ technology which delivers 40W power output in a compact size. The speaker became one of the bestselling Bluetooth speakers due to its power-packed features and indeed, this has prompted the release of an upgraded version dubbed Tronsmart Element Force with waterproof feature.

The Element Force is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a massive 40W output as well as an IPX7 waterproof rating. The speaker is equipped with dual passive radiators and two 20W full-range stereo loudspeakers. The Element Force can enhance the low-end sound tones to give the bass an extra boost. With an IPX7 waterproof rating, it can be fully submerged in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The Element Force is not only powerful and durable, but it is also capable of 15 hours of play time making it the perfect addition to your next outdoor adventure. The speaker is available to buy on Geekbuying for $65.99 and you get the option of shipping from China, Poland or Germany, thus increasing the chance of buying with lower shipping cost and fast delivery.

Honor View20 India launch teased by Amazon India, confirmed to be an Amazon-exclusive smartphone

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Dec 27, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its latest flagship smartphone Honor V20 earlier this week at a launch event in China. The phone will soon debut for the international markets as Honor View20. In fact, the company has already scheduled a launch event on 22nd January in Paris for the launch of Honor View20.

Now, ahead of the Honor View20 launch, Amazon India has started teasing the launch of the same phone in the Indian market. The phone’s landing page on the e-commerce platform also reveals that the phone will be sold exclusively through Amazon in India, similar to its predecessor Honor View10.

Just like the Honor V20, the View20 should come in three color options — Black, Red, and Blue. To know the phone’s pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait for the launch event on 22nd January.

To remind you of the specifications, the Honor V20, the Chinese variant of the View20, comes with a 6.4-inch IPS LCD screen that supports 2310 x 1080 pixels Full HD+ screen resolution, offering a screen-to-body ratio of 91.82 percent and a pixel density of 382ppi.

The front-facing camera is placed under the display at the top-left corner. The in-display camera occupies only a fraction of space since the hole for the camera measures only 4.5mm in diameter. This enables the company to offer slimmer bezels around the display.

Under the hood, the device is powered by 7nmm Kirin 980 octa-core chipset, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device. It comes with a horizontal arrangement for dual camera setup that includes Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) stereo lens. At the front, there’s an AI-powered selfie camera of 25-megapixel.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and USB-C. It runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s EMUI 9 on top. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 4.5V/5A rapid charging.

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Giveaway – Get Honor View 20 At Half Price

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Updated Jan 14, 2019

Gizmochina along with Giztop is conducting a half price coupon code for Honor View 20 as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift. Also, you need to share the Honor View 20 Page on Giztop and give a Like on it.

The winner of this giveaway will get a coupon code that can get one Honor View 20 at half price in one month. The coupon code will be sent to the winner by email.

Honor View 20 comes with Kirin 980 processor which is the flagship chipset of HUAWEI that Huawei Mate 20 series also shipping with. It hosts 6.4-inch FHD display having the resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, and the screen to body ratio is up to 91.82%. Focusing on the camera department, the Honor View 20 has 48MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and TOF depth camera which support auto focus. The amazing rear camera adopts Sony IMX586 sensors which size is only 1/2 inch. You can also use it to capture the 960fps slow motion. It has 25MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture which support fixed focus. The Honor View 20 battery capacity is up to 4000mAh, and it carries support 4.5V5A fast charge. The capacity for the handset is about 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps via Gleam widget:

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Huawei to surpass Apple for the second place in the global smartphone sales: Nikkei Asian Review

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Dec 27, 2018

Huawei, which is currently under immense pressure due to the China-USA trade war, has something good to look forward to. The company is all set to beat the sales of Apple iPhones to take the second place in the global smartphone sales market.

While Huawei has beat Apple for the second spot in the global smartphones sales in previous quarters, this will be the first time that Huawei will beat Apple in full-year smartphone sales.

The Chinese company has already shipped more than 200 million units this year and has managed to greatly increase sales in China, Europe, and Africa. As per the report, it has already achieved more than 30 percent jump in global unit sales from the 153 million sold in 2017.

The most popular smartphone series from the company has been the Huawei P20-series, which primarily focuses on the camera performance, which features camera sensors co-developed with Germany’s Leica. The company’s head of consumer business said that it’s possible Huawei becomes the world’s top smartphone maker by the end of next year, pointing to strong growth in Europe and China.

According to the data from International Data Corp. (IDC), Huawei controlled 10.4 percent of the global smartphone market in 2017, behind Samsung Electronics’ 21.6 percent and Apple’s 14.7 percent. However, Huawei came in second behind Samsung for the first time in the April-June quarter and kept its place ahead of Apple in July-September as well.

However, it’s difficult for Huawei to hold on the spot for long given that the company is facing bans in key markets, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. A few countries and telecom companies are also shying from using Huawei communications equipment. This is bound to hurt the sales of the company’s phones in 2019.

OPPO Breeno voice assistant is now official

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Dec 27, 2018

During the OPPO Developer Conference that was held yesterday in China, OPPO Vice-President and President of Software Engineering Division Wu Hengang introduced Breeno voice assistant. The intelligent assistant from OPPO integrates perception, decision-making and learning skills through natural interaction. The Chinese manufacturer hopes that it will become the universal ecological hub of all things.

Breeno consists of 7 modules such as advice, screen recognition, awareness, speed, voice, driving and space. For instance, an OPPO smartphone user at the airport will see Breeno automatically suggesting boarding entry information. At the same time, it will also show flight information at the bottom of the screen.

Breeno can better understand the needs of the users through the convergence of perceptual technology and natural interaction. Cognitive skills such as natural understanding, knowledge mapping, situational calculation and customized suggestions allows Breen to understand the world more comprehensively.

Hengang is of the view that with the arrival of 5G+ era, there will be deep integration of 5G, AI, cloud computing, AR and other technologies that will result in production of new hardware and services. OPPO phones will be serving as a smart hub for all these technologies. He added that Breeno will be made an open platform that will enable developers to take advantage of the AI capabilities of the company. In future, OPPO will be made available on phones across different brands.

Read More; OPPO R17 Pro King of Glory Custom Edition to launch on January 7

Various OEMs are providing their own version o of voice assistant on their supported devices. Vivo phones come with Jovi assistant whereas Samsung smartphones are loaded with Bixby assistant. Xiaomi phones that are available in China come with Xiao AI. Google Assistant is widely available across various Android devices since it is available for download through Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Amazon’s Alexa assistant is also available for download for Android and iOS devices. OPPO’s Breeno is a new entrant compared to its competitors. In the coming, the company may make it available on wide range of its smartphones.

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Buy Xiaomi Amazfit Verge Smart Watch For Just $149.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Dec 27, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for making cost-effective, yet feature rich smartwatches, Huami, a Xiaomi-backed Chinese wearables company launched the Amazfit Verge fitness tracker in China in September this year.

Designed exclusively for fitness enthusiasts who fancy keeping track of their health and monitoring various activities, the Amazfit Verge boasts an impressive array of features. It sports a 1.3 inch circular AMOLED colorful screen with a high resolution of 360×360 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top to avoid fingerprint smudges.

Moreover, the Amazfit Verge packs a powerful dual-core 1.2GHz processor, which is coupled with 512MB of RAM, under the hood. On top of that, it offers a hearty 4GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content. Note that the actual available memory is 1.98GB.

The Amazfit Verge smartwatch comes with geomagnetic, and air pressure sensors along with a slew of other standard sensors including an optical sensor that facilitates heart rate monitoring. Aside from that, the watch has the accelerometer, ambient light, geomagnetic sensor, and gyroscope.
As if that weren’t enough, the Amazfit Verge has GPS+GLONASS support that enables the wearer to track running and walking data. There are eleven sports modes that help the wearer to track different activities. You can even enable voice call support simply by connecting the device to a compatible Android phone.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a smartwatch offering comparable features, the Chinese version of the Xiaomi Amazfit Verge smartwatch can now be yours for a lowered price of just $159.99 on Banggood. You can even extend this 36 percent discount on the device’s retail price of $249.99 by using coupon code 49verge at checkout.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $10 by reducing the device’s already lowered retail price to just $149.99. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black, white and blue color versions of the Amazfit Verge smartwatch before the promo ends.

The Huawei Honor V20 Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop!

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 27, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill and making several online appearances in the form of leaks, Huawei sub-brand Honor finally announced the long-awaited V20 smartphone in a recently-concluded launch event that took place in China.
While the Honor V20’s global launch is slated to take place at an event in Paris on January 22nd, the phone has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. You can choose from a wide range of color and storage options.

Huawei Honor V20 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

This variant of the Honor V20 smartphone ships with 6GB of RAM along with offers 128GB of onboard storage and is available in black, blue and red color versions. All the three color versions carry the same $569 price tag.
Huawei Honor V20 (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger variant that offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity. This model comes in black, blue and red color versions. You can pre-order any of the above-mentioned color versions if you are willing to shell out $649.
The Huawei Honor V20 is an irresistible smartphone that sports an extra large 6.4-inch TFT LCD IPS screen, FHD+ display with 2310×1080 pixels resolution. You can find a conventional fingerprint scanner placed on the back of the phone.

Under the hood, the V20 packs the powerful Kirin 980 processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The phone houses 48MP+ 3D ToF sensor rear cameras and a 25MP(f/2.0) front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

Moreover, the Honor V20 runs MagicUI2.0.1 based Android 9.0 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 4000mAh battery that comes with 22.5W SuperCharge support.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the specifications and pre-order your favorite model of the Honor V20 smartphone on Giztop.

Pre-Order Huawei Honor V20 Smartphone

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