Xiaomi announces partnership with Light, the company that developed Nokia 9’s penta-cameras

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Feb 26, 2019

Xiaomi recently released the flagship Mi 9 with a triple camera setup, its first phone with three rear shooters. This is China’s “Apple” keeping up with the trend in camera technology which has seen several OEMs release models with triple, quad and penta cameras. Seems Xiaomi will keep on slapping more sensors on its rear camera setup as it has announced a new partnership with Light, the company reputed to have developed the Nokia 9’s penta-camera setup.

Light claims it is the “world’s most advanced imaging platform” and the Nokia 9 PureView camera technology is a testament to that. The company rattled the industry when it released the Light L16 camera, which featured 16 cameras. Light’s technology combines 10 different images into a single super high-res photo.

Xiaomi becomes the third OEM to partner with Light after Nokia and Sony. Zhu Dan, VP of Xiaomi’s smartphone camera division has this to say; “We are thrilled to partner with Light to leverage their advanced imaging solutions for our future devices.” He went further to disclose that the company works tirelessly to remain at the forefront of smartphone innovation and that perfecting smartphone photography was a key focus for the Chinese phone maker. No mention was made of the project the company was working on but we expect something out of the ordinary.

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Android Pie update released for Nokia 3.1 Plus

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 26, 2019

The Nokia 3.1 Plus was launched in October 2018. When it was announced, Google had already released Android Pie but it came with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Today, HMD Global’s Chief Product officer has announced that the Android Pie update is already rolling out to the phone.

The wait is over! Get ready to feast on a sweeter smartphone experience with Android 9 Pie on Nokia 3.1 Plus. Nokia smartphones get smarter with time #GetSmart #Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/8wG544OAEk

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) February 26, 2019

The changelog for the update which is 1182MB in size is below:

New system navigation, settings menu, and notifications.
Adaptive Battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services.
Adaptive and optimized brightness levels.
Predictive Applications Actions.
Google Security Patch 2019-02.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a 3.0-inch HD+ display and unlike the other Plus models, it doesn’t have a notch. It is powered by the Helio P22 processor which is paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of expandable storage.

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FCC certifies US carrier versions of the Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 26, 2019

The Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite are upcoming mid-range smartphones from Google. They are less-powerful models of the 2018 flagships. While there are rumors they may land first in India, it appears the phones will also be available in the US and even under contract with different carriers.

The FCC has certified about eight Google smartphones running Android 9 Pie. Two of them have the model numbers G020B and G020F which are believed to be the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite respectively. However, there are other variants such as G020A, G020C, G020D, G020E, G020G, and G020H. The first three are believed to be variants of the smaller Lite model while the remaining three are variants of the XL model.

It has been reported that these other variants are likely carrier versions of both phones. An FCC filing shows the G020C model with support for US LTE bands. The other variants also support different US LTE bands.

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Oppo F11 Pro purportedly appears on Geekbench packing Helio P70 SoC, 6GB RAM

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 26, 2019

A couple of weeks back, OPPO shared a teaser which reveals the company is working on a device dubbed F11 Pro and packing a 48MP main camera at the rear. The teaser had also shown that the device will have an elevating front-facing camera. Apart from the camera, no other details of the F11 Pro have been reveal until now, thanks to a purported GeekBench listing.

The device is said to have appeared on GeekBench as OPPO CPH1969 which is perhaps the codename but we couldn’t find it on the database. The listing shows it is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The listing also shows the device will run on Android 9.0 Pie from the go but this will likely have OPPO’s custom Color 6 OS on top.

On the test score, the F11 Pro scored a total of 1571 points on the single core test and 5844 points on the multi-core test. This is consistent with the score of other mid-range models running Helio P70 chipset such as the Realme U1. In other rumours, the OPPO F11 Pro is expected to pack a 6.5-inch display and will have up to 128 GB storage. The device will also pack a big 4,000 mAh battery under its hood. OPPO is yet to reveal when the device will be launched.

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Tmall reveals new devices coming to its stores in March, includes unreleased Huawei Nova 4e and Vivo X27

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 26, 2019

Tmall, the popular Chinese online retail store has published a list of products that will be available on its site in March. The list is split into multiple categories including mobile phones which has some phones that haven’t launched yet.

First on the list is Vivo’s iQOO flagship smartphone which will launch on March 1. The Snapdragon 855-powered device was seen on TENAA yesterday and its specs include an AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to Tmall, it will be available in early March.

Next comes Samsung’s new S10 series which launched last week. It is already available for pre-order but you will be able to grab a unit on March 8 according to the online store.

The unreleased Meizu Note 9 is also on the list. Scheduled for a March 6 release, the phone will be available for purchase in mid-March.

While we are already aware of the existence of the other devices, this is the first time we are seeing proof of the Nova 4e’s existence. The Huawei phone will most likely be the name the Huawei P30 Lite will go by in China. It will have a waterdrop display and triple rear cameras and will be available on Tmall in late March.

The last mobile phone listed on the sheet is the Vivo X27. This is the successor to the X23 which launched last September. We don’t know anything yet about the phone but we believe it will come with an improved under-display fingerprint sensor, a more powerful processor, and better cameras. It will be available in late March, so its launch should be a few days before then.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 SE latest update brings the Super Night scene mode

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 26, 2019

Xiaomi had hinted that it would push an update for the Mi 8 SE in February which would usher in the super night mode feature that first featured on the Mi Mix 3. True to schedule, the Mi 8 SE has reportedly gotten a new OTA update which brings along the super night scene mode.

The new version is MIUI V10.2.3.0.PEBCNXM and the update make the Mi 8SE the sixth Xiaomi model to get the night scene mode after the Mi Mix 3, Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8, Redmi Note 7 and the Mi MIX 2s. Apart from the night scene mode, the update also brings some minor fixes to the device.

The night mode feature allows users to take HDR photos at night that appear super bright even if lighting is poor. The Night Scene mode takes several photos at different exposures and combines them into a single image that is bright and with as less noise as possible. The camera is able to do it by combining 8 different technologies including HDR, AIS, 4-axis OIS, and multi-frame noise reduction.

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Realme 3’s Night Camera Samples Impresses, Antutu score leaked as well

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 26, 2019

Realme 3 is all set to launch on March 4. Before its official launch, we have got a live image of the front of the phone, courtesy of the popular tipster, Ishan Agarwal. The new image confirms that the phone will feature a dewdrop display, similar to the one seen on its sibling, the Realme U1.

The photo further shows us the AnTuTu benchmark of the device, scoring an impressive 137,976. The tipster further reveals that the phone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 and is running Android Pie OS out of the box.

Apart from this live image, GSMArena revealed a few camera samples from the Realme 3. These samples were compared directly with competitors like the Redmi Note 7 and Samsung Galaxy M20. There are two new features in the Realme model — Chroma Boost and Nightscape — which seem to give it an edge over its rivals, especially when it comes to dynamic range and night photography.

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In fact, if you compare the samples side by side, Realme’s Chroma boost feature seems to have done a fantastic job in boosting the dynamic range of the Realme 3. There’s a significant difference in the dynamic range among the three smartphone samples in question and the Realme model definitely had an edge. Even in the Nightscape mode, which is the company’s handheld night mode, the phone managed to do a fantastic job of managing the exposure and highlights with minimum noise. Once again, we could see that Realme 3 had a definite advantage.

You can check out the full camera comparison and samples from Realme 3 at GSMArena.

RELATED: Realme 3 to feature diamond-cut design, Helio P70 SoC and dual rear cameras

While official specs are not yet available, it is rumored that the phone will have a 6.3-inch display with FHD+ resolution, 4GB RAM, dual 16+5MP cameras at the back, and a large 4000mAh battery. The phone is also said to come in a starry gradient finish.

Overall, the phone is shaping up to be an impressive mid-ranger. All we have to do is wait until March 4 to get official details.

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Giveaway – Win a 12-Bottle Wine Cooler (3 units)

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Updated Apr 1, 2019

Gizmochina along with BESTEK is conducting 3 unit 12-Bottle Wine Cooler as giveaway gift to three lucky readers. You just have to follow the giveaway page on bestekmall to win this amazing gift.

If you want to win free 12-Bottle Wine Cooler, you need to fill out the form first, and then follow the steps. One prize is limited to one person, 10 winners in total. 3 winners will get 12 Bottle Wine Cooler, the left will get $10 amazon gift cards each. The Giveaway is open to all users in US, CA, UK, FR, DE, IT and ES.

BESTEK 12-Bottle Wine Cooler is a good choice for your wine which comes with removable chrome shelves that store up to 12 bottles of your wine in a 25*19.7*9.9-inch space. The BESTEK 12-Bottle Wine Cooler ships with the double-layered tempered glass door which air-tight seal ensures an interior odor-free environment that maintains constant humidity. Also, the BESTEK 12-Bottle Wine Cooler has the electronic control panel. You can set and monitor internal temperature fast and easy. With the energy-efficient thermoelectric cooling system, storing wine in a consistent environment has no use for vibration and noise.

You can click here to get more information about the Giveaway and the 12-Bottle Wine Cooler. What’s more, you can buy the Cooler with the coupon code FORPRO60 to have 60% off.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 goes out of stock within 53 seconds during first flash sale

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 26, 2019

After numerous rumors, Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 at MWC 2019 with outstanding specifications. It is the first Xiaomi smartphone that comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. The Chinese smartphone maker has added various new premium luxuries to the Mi 9. It’s the first device to support 20W Wireless flash charging throughout the globe. After getting more than a million registrations within 24 hours at JD.com, today Xiaomi Mi 9 made another achievement. At the first ever flash sale of Mi 9, the device went out of stock within 53 seconds.

Xiaomi took to Weibo to make an announcement regarding the first flash sale of Mi 9. Xiaomi has made it available online and offline via its Mi Home stores and other retail outlets throughout China. Still, if you missed it at the sale Customers can register to purchase it from JD.com or mi.com. Moreover, the customers can pre-order Mi 9 in European countries such as Spain, Italy, and France. Xiaomi will make Mi 9’s 6/64 GB variant available in the European market.

Additionally, Xiaomi comes packed with a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with the resolution of 2340 x 1080p pixels. In order to protect from accidental falls, it carries Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The Xiaomi flagship carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 coupled with 6/8GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 tends to be 45 percent faster than its predecessor. The new chipset will allow it to process AI 3x quicker than the Mi 8. It will be made available 64/128 GB internal storage options.

Xiaomi has made the camera of Mi 9 more powerful with the triple rear sensors. It consists 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor + 12 MP telephoto lens and an 16 MP ultrawide – angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It carries 10 MP selfie camera on the front side.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 disassembled: Let’s see how it looks from Inside!

Xiaomi is the world’s first device to come packed with Qualcomm Quick Charge and Qi Wireless standard 20W wireless flash charging technique. It will charge the device 37% faster than the standard wireless charging pads.

Users who didn’t get the device on the first sale can wait for the Xiaomi Mi 9 second flash sale which is set for March 5 at 10:00 am (Beijing Time). Otherwise, users can go to local Xiaomi stores to buy and experience the new Mi 9.

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Huawei Mate X Questions answered: Durability, App support and more

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 26, 2019

A couple of days ago at MWC 2019, Huawei announced the mate X, a foldable display device. It attracted a lot of attention from global media and is set to compete with Samsung Galaxy Fold. Along with the foldable display there comes many new questions that every customer wants to ask before buying it. In order to address these queries, He Gang, president of Huawei terminal mobile product line took a media session.

Mr Gang responded to the question on the device’s durability like how many times it can fold and unfold before breaking? He said that the company had not measured the exact number of counts. Huawei is testing the new device via different means, and still many tests are left. Before the actual launch, Huawei ensures that the device will definitely meet the consumers’ requirements.

In order to provide a seamless experience to users, the Apps should also follow new design rules. Well, commenting on the App development, Gang said that it is not a big trouble for the company. Huawei has already done a lot to improve the app experience on Mate X. It easily fits the tablet viewport when we unfold the device. It is quite comfortable for Apps to transform into a tablet view.

He Gang further emphasised that Huawei has taken care of the durability and usability of the Mate X. The foldable display will not act as a barrier for the daily usage of the smartphone. There won’t be any display issue which will interfere in its smooth usage.

Also, to get actual usage figures, we have to wait for a couple of years. As Mate X is a new kind of device and it would be quite difficult to comment on its usage, durability without having exact figures.

Additionally, it holds a 1.8GHz Kirin 980 SoC with 8 GB RAM. It is coupled with Balong 5000 5G modem chipset and comes with 512 GB internal storage. The new device carries a flexible 8-inch display with the resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels. Mate X gives a viewport of 6.6 inches with the resolution of 1148 x 2480 pixels when folded. There are quad cameras on the device consisting of a 40-megapixel wide primary lens + 16-megapixel sensor for ultrawide photos + 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a ToF camera.

Read More: Huawei’s 55W SuperCharge technology will be exclusive to the Mate X for the time being

Huawei Mate X will launch in June this year at the price of $2600 which roughly translates to 17,500 Yuan.

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Meizu Note 9 shows off what its cameras can do in this picture sample

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 26, 2019

Meizu will announce its new mid-range phone, the Meizu Note 9 on March 6. The phone is expected to be the manufacturer’s answer to Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. Ahead of the launch next week, a picture taken with the phone has surfaced.

The Meizu Note 9 will come with dual rear cameras – a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. There is no confirmation yet but it has been reported that the phone uses the same Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor as the Redmi Note 7.

The picture above is of the La Sagrada Familia, an uncompleted Roman Catholic church in Barcelona and was shared by Meizu’s VP, Li Nan. It isn’t a super wide-angle image but the Meizu Note 9 does a great job at capturing most of the building.

On a side note, since the picture was taken in Barcelona, we know the Meizu Note 9 is at MWC. Maybe someone will provide live photos of the device before the event is over.

The Meizu Note 9 will also come with a 20MP front-facing camera that is housed within the notch of its 6.2-inch FHD+ display.

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Sony Xperia 5G prototype smartphone showcased at MWC 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 26, 2019

This year at MWC 2019, various manufacturers showcased their abilities endeavouring the new 5G technology. Majority of the manufacturers announced the 5G supported devices which are slated to make debut in Q2 2019. In latest, Sony has joined the list of awaited 5G supported devices with its prototype device. The new device has been showcased at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona at Sony and Qualcomm booths.

It seems a decade of new technologies have just started with the announcement of folding smartphones from Samsung and Huawei. On the other hand, 5G technology support is gaining pace, and the initial batch of compatible devices have made an appearance at the Mobile World Congress.

As per our folks at Pocket-lint, they have spotted a Sony 5G prototype device at both Sony and Qualcomm booths. It was unlikely to get the full information about the device by just looking at it as the device was encased. Later talking to Adam Marsch, Sony’s global communications team, our source came to know that it is not a commercial but a testing product. Although, they even confirmed that the actual models would differ from the current prototype. Currently, multiple devices with minor hardware changes are going through different tests. The real purpose of minor hardware changes is to“trying to understand [what would happen] if you take an antenna away from a certain place and make it thinner”.

The prototype models are running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It is even likely that the company would have coupled Snapdragon 855 with the X50 5G modem. The display measurements were not available, but it showed 21:9 aspect ratio. Sony has labelled the new device as “AG-1” internally as told by Adam Marsh. It uses 5mm wave for the 5G transmission along with sub 6 spectrum support.

Read More: Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus bring CinemaWide displays and dual cameras to MWC 2019

Speaking further, Adam said that Sony is working on 5G technology but don’t have plans for any commercial product launch yet. It might come with a 5G device in the near future. The exact time frame is still unknown, although, it has been made clear that Sony is working on new 5G technology.

It has been speculated that Sony could come with a commercial 5G smartphone at IFA 2019 in September. It could be another version of recently launched Sony Xperia 1 which runs Snapdragon 855.

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Huawei’s 55W SuperCharge technology will be exclusive to the Mate X for the time being

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Jeet

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Feb 26, 2019

A couple of says, at its pre-MWC 2019 event in Barcelona, Huawei took the wraps off its flagship smartphone — Huawei Mate X. The phone is also the first from the China-based company to have a flexible display and 5G connectivity.

Apart from the foldable display and the 5G connectivity, another major feature that the smartphone comes with is support for Huawei’s next-generation of SuperCharge technology that offers 55W fast charging.

Now, Huawei’s President of Consumer Business and Mobile Products has revealed that the 55W SuperCharge technology will be exclusive for the Mate X smartphone for some time and the company has no plans to expand it to other devices.

He further added that offering 55W SuperCharge in Huawei Mate X is possible because the phone comes with two batteries so it’s possible to charge them faster simultaneously. Compared to Mate X, other smartphones come with just a single cell unit.

Huawei‘s Mate-series smartphones, which has been the company’s flagship lineup since the past few years, currently offers 40W fast charging. The clarification from the Huawei’s executive makes it clear that we should not expect the 55W fast charging in other smartphones anytime soon.

To remind you, the Huawei Mate X has a large 8” screen with a 2480 x 2200 resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with a pretty thin bezel. When folded, It becomes a dual display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892) 25:9 display.

It is powered by the Kirin 980 paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support but only SIM 1 supports 5G. The 7nm Balong 5000 modem brings 5G support to the device. There are three cameras on the back of the Mate X which also double as the selfie cameras. The cameras were co-developed with Leica and are made up of a 40MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens.

The Huawei Mate X runs EMUI 9.1.1 based on Android 9 Pie and comes with NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. As said, the company has split its battery into two for a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new 55W SupercCharge fast charging technology which is claimed to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

Honor Band 4 Running Edition is now available in India for Rs. 1,599 ($23)

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Jeet

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Feb 26, 2019

Last month, along with the Honor View 20 flagship smartphone, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer had also launched its two wearable devices in the Indian market — Honor Band 4 Running Edition and Honor Watch Magic.

While the Honor Watch Magic recently went on sale in India, the company has now started selling the Honor Band 4 Running Edition in the Indian market. Carrying a price tag of Rs. 1,599 (approximately $23), the new fitness tracker is available for purchase through Amazon India.

The Honor Band 4 Running Edition goes on sale in India just a couple of months after the Honor Band 4 was listed on Amazon India. The Running Edition model is said to be a “watered down” variant of the standard model.

The Honor Band 4 Running Edition comes with similar specifications as that of the conventional Band 4 launched year along with some added features such as running posture monitoring, water-resistance up to 50 meters and two wearing modes.

The fitness tracker comes with a 0.95-inch OLED display and a 2.5D glass on top. Just like the Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3, the Honor Band 4 is also water resistant up to 50 meters and also recognizes Swim strokes. It supports functions such as sleep tracking, exercise tracking, pedometer, continuous heart rate monitoring with Huawei TruSeen 2.0 technology, and sedentary reminder.

In addition to tracking activities, the device also shows notifications on the OLED display and even offers an incoming call-mute function. The device also comes with built-in NFC support, meaning that it can also be used to make payments. Under the hood, the fitness tracker is powered by a 100mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver standby time of up to 14 days.

The Honor Band 4 Running Edition is available in a slew of different color options, including Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, and Pink. However, currently, it’s available in Red and Green colors only.

Buy Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G HA1V Nvidia Graphics Card For Just $399.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 26, 2019

If you are in the market for China’s best electronic items, GearBest is a name to reckon with.
Staying true to its reputation for offering the country’s best electronic products at unbeatable prices, the Chinese online store is now offering the Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G HA1V Nvidia Graphics Card at a considerably reduced price.

Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G HA1V Nvidia Graphics Card

Touted as a stable, simple and highly efficient graphics card, the GeForce RTX 2060 Graphics Card has now gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag of just $399.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 16 percent reduction in the graphics card’s original asking price of $477.43.

An absolute steal at this price, the Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G boasts a one-button overclocking and a slew of other awe-inspiring features for an immersive graphics experience.
It adopts a zero noise design and comes with intelligent start and stop functions. Moreover, the Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G can deliver up to 1680MHz of boost frequency.

The Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G is outfitted with dual dispersions fans in a bid to keep the heat out of the device so that avid gamers can enjoy an uninterrupted performance, which is vital for winning the game.

Fan noise can be quite annoying while playing games or performing any other task. The GeForce RTX 2060 6G uses advanced noise reduction technology in order to eliminate the fan noise in low-load situations.

Furthermore, this feature-laden graphics card can deliver crystal clear images with a high screen resolution of 7680×4320 pixels, delivering an unparalleled experience whether you are playing a game or watching your favorite video.

The Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G supports Windows 10 64bit operating system and ships with 6GB of GDDR6 video memory capacity. It has 14Gbps of video memory frequency.

You can follow this link if you are interested in taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 6G graphics cards.

With only 50 pieces left, the promotion sale is slated to end in just six days.

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Nokia 9 PureView camera samples reveal its stunning photography prowess

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 26, 2019

On Sunday, HMD Global had announced couple of smartphones such as Nokia 210, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 9 PureView. Except for the last one, others are all budget-friendly devices. The Nokia 9 PureView is the world’s first smartphone to feature five rear-mounted cameras. A Chinese publication has shared couple of sample shots that were captured using the Nokia 9 PureView handset.

The back panel of the Nokia 9 PureView has 7 round-shaped cutouts on its rear shell. It includes an LED flash, a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) sensor and the remaining are five 12-megapixel sensors. The ZEISS branded penta-lens setup include a pair of 12-megapixel RGB sensors and three 12-megapixel monochrome sensors.

When a user snaps a photo using the Nokia 9 PureView, all the five camera sensors function simultaneously to capture the image with different exposure like the Light L16 camera that features 16 camera sensors. Multi-frame synthesis algorithm kicks in to synthesize an image with topnotch quality.

The five cameras can collect tenfold more light than a conventional camera setup. Also, the presence of a ToF sensors creates a depth map for depth of field rendering. The publication that has shared the camera samples of the Nokia 9 PureView has claimed that the Nokia 9 PureView is equipped with Light’s ISP since Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor synthesis of up to three shots. Nokia 9 PureView comes preinstalled with Lightroom. By using it, users can edit the RAW photo.

Read More: Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2, first selfie notch Nokia phones announced with $139 starting price

The Nokia 9 PureView is an IP67 rated device that houses a 5.99-inch Quad HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio AMOLED display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, 128 Gb of storage and microSD card slot. The Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. For shooting selfies, it features a 20-megapixel front camera. The 3,320mAh battery of the Nokia 9 PureView supports 18W fast charging and 10W wireless charging. The handset carries a price tag of $699. It is expected to hit the market in the coming month.

What’s your opinion on the above shown samples of the Nokia 9 PureView? Will you consider buying it? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Huawei P30 live shots leak well ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 26, 2019

Huawei has just unveiled the Mate X as its first foldable smartphone. Powered by Kirin 980 chipset and Balong 5G modem, the Mate X is a 5G ready device that promises topnotch performance. On March 26, the Chinese manufacturer will be launching the P30 series of flagship phones. The Huawei P30 is expected to come equipped with triple rear cameras and the P30 Pro is expected to sport a quad camera setup on its rear. Live photos of the dummy unit of the Huawei P30 have been revealed by Digital Trends to reveal its design in real.

Before the official announcement of the Huawei P20, its images were leaked with “Shirley” branding instead of Huawei. Shirley was the internal codename of the Huawei P20 phone. Fresh images of a smartphone with “Vogue” branding have been leaked. Recent reports have revealed that the Vogue is an internal codename of the one of the P30 smartphones. Since the leaked images reveal that the handset is equipped with triple rear cameras, it is being speculated that it could be the Huawei P30 handset.

The vertical triple camera setup is followed by a LED flash unit that seems to feature an autofocus sensor. The VOGUE and LINK branding on the rear are expected to be respectively replaced by Huawei and Leica brand names.

The glass back panel of the phone has a chrome finish. There is no fingerprint reader on the rear. Rumors surrounding the phone have claimed that it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The edge of the phone is fitted with a volume rocker and a power key. The handset does not feature a 3.5mm audio. There is a USB-C slot on the bottom of the device.

There are no images of the front panel of the phone. Rumors surrounding the handset have revealed that it will be equipped with an OLED panel with a waterdrop notch that will deliver full HD+ resolution. The Kirin 980 will be the driving force of the smartphone.

The publication that has leaked the images of the dummy unit has claimed that it is the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone. However, as mentioned above, its design suggests that it could be the Huawei P30 smartphone.

Buy Top-End Drones For Heavily Discounted Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 26, 2019

Drone enthusiasts usually end up purchasing a steeply-priced drone that may not even suit their fancy. But that’s about to change.

Known as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest is now giving cost-conscious drone lovers a chance to get their hands on the SHRC H2 Locke 2K WIFI FPV RC Quadcopter and BETAFPV Beta75 Pro 2 75mm Tiny Whoop 1-2S FPV Racing Drone at lowered prices.

Aside from shedding light on the discounts that can be availed on the aforesaid drones, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

SHRC H2 Locke 2K WIFI FPV RC Quadcopter

Touted as an ideal alternative for the DJI Tello, the SHRC H2 Locke houses a WIFI-enabled FPV camera that shows the live video to the operator.

Equipped with Gesture Taking Photo function, this 2K HD wide-angle camera lets you capture crystal clear pictures and recordings.

While the SHRC H2 Locke would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it for just $59.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 14 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $69.99.
Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_SOARNCFR to get an extra $12 off. In other words, you can reduce the retail price of the SHRC H2 Locke to just $52.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

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BETAFPV Beta75 Pro 2 75mm Tiny Whoop 1-2S FPV Racing Drone

The Beta75 Pro 2 marks the beginning of a new era of 2S whoop drones. It weighs in at 14g lighter than the Beta75X, enabling you to fly it even faster than its predecessor.

The Beta75 Pro 2 packs STM32F411 processor FC boards along with tuned Betaflight Ominibus 4.0.0 firmware so that you can fly it like a racing pro.

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Nubia Alpha is a foldable smartwatch that acts like a smartphone

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Jeet

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Feb 26, 2019

With foldable smartphones from the likes of Samsung and Huawei are getting all the attention because of their novel design and unique use-cases, ZTE‘s sub-brand Nubia has announced a device that is totally different from what others are offering — Nubia Alpha.

Nubia Alpha is a wearable device with a foldable display which looks to be acting like a smartphone. Basically, Nubia Alpha is more of a smartphone in the form factor of a smartwatch — a standalone wearable device.

It features a 4-inch flexible OLED display but appears a lot bigger because of its ultra-wide aspect ratio. The display offers 960 x 192 pixels screen resolution which seems to be offering 5:1 or 49:9 aspect ratio.

While the company addresses the device to be a smartphone, it actually is a smartwatch. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

It also comes with fitness-related features such as sleep-tracking and health-assistant apps. The device also features a 5-megapixel camera for taking photos and video recording. The Nubia Alpha is fuelled by a 500mAh battery which promises a day or two of endurance, comparable to smartphones.

As for the software, the device runs a custom operating system based on Android which comes with features like motion gestures and AIM (Air Interaction Mechanics) and also supports voice-based commands.

When released, the Nubia Alpha will be available in a couple of models and two color options — Black and Gold. The base model will have Bluetooth connectivity while the high-end model will offer eSIM compatibility.

The Bluetooth version of the Nubia Alpha will launch in April and it will cost €450 and will be offered only in Black color while the eSIM model will be €550 for the Black color and €650 if you want the Gold version. It will be available in China from April and then in Europe (in Q3) and North America (Q4).

ASUS ZenFone 6 will go official on May 16

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 26, 2019

ASUS had launched the ZenFone 5 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech trade fair in February last year. Hence, the rumor has been speculating that the Taiwanese company will use the MWC 2019 event this year to announce the ZenFone 6 series. It was recently reported that some journalists at the MWC 2019 had come across a magazine that showcased all the previous generations of ZenFone smartphones. The magazine also revealed that the ZenFone 6 will be made official on May 14. However, ASUS has now confirmed through a tweet it will be unleashing the ZenFone 6 on May 16 in Valencia, Spain through a standalone event.

The official tweet only confirms the launch date of the ZenFone 6. The company is likely to unveil successors for the ZenFone 5 Lite, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z flagship phone. The “DEFY ORIGINAL” and “Revolution is coming” texts on the tweet reveals that the ZenFone 6 may sport an offbeat design.

Meet the incredible #ZenFone 6 soon! #DefyOrdinary pic.twitter.com/BrmqCAvX4g

— ASUS (@ASUS) February 25, 2019

The live photos of the rumored ZenFone 6 had leaked around three weeks ago. It had revealed the rear design of the Black and Red-Violet color gradient editions of the smartphone. The rear panel of the phone was spotted with a vertical triple camera setup along with an LED flash. The fingerprint scanner is not available on the backside of the phone. Hence, there is a possibility that the phone could be equipped with an under-display fingerprint reader or it could be sporting a thicker chin with front-mounted fingerprint reader. The leak did not reveal the front design of the phone.

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There is no information available on the specifications of the ZenFone 6 phones. However, there is a high possibility that the ZenFone 6 could be equipped with Snapdragon 855 SoC.

There were couple of leaks last year that suggested that the ZenFone 6 could be arriving with a punch-hole display design. There is a possibility that it may sport a slider design. With more than 2 months remaining for the launch of the ZenFone 6 series, it is advisable to wait for more leaks to confirm on its specs and features.