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Huawei tackles Apple and Samsung in a cheeky tweet, says it would “never” slow down phones

The top three highest-ranking smartphone brands in terms of market share are Samsung, Apple and Huawei in that order. That isn’t likely to change anytime soon instead, all three are trying very hard to outwit the competition. Thus, it is not surprising that the three companies often troll each other. We have seen Huawei troll Apple recently by sharing power banks to fans queuing to buy the latest iPhone Xs in Singapore. The gesture was accompanied with a cheeky note – “You’ll need it”. This is apparently in reference to the poor battery life of iPhones. During the Mate 20 series launch, Huawei also trolled Apple in its Mate 20 Pro presentation by displaying an image of a Mate 20 Pro charging an iPhone XS Max through the new reverse wireless charging feature.

Huawei has again thrown another shot, this time at both rivals Samsung and Apple. Both smartphone giants were fined a combined fee of $17.06 million (€15 million) by the Italian Competition Authority. The fine was as a result of an investigation which revealed that both companies forced updates on users which slowed down older hardware. This makes the owners most likely upgrade to a newer smartphone. Apple had faced a similar controversy late last year where it was revealed that it slows down phones with old batteries to prevent an unexpected shutdown. As at then, Samsung denied doing anything of such. However, the Italian Competition Authority found out otherwise and slammed a fine on both tech giants.

Read Also: China Consumer Association knocks Apple, asks to compensate Apple ID theft victims

Huawei isn’t letting this golden opportunity to demarket its rivals go by. The company took to Twitter to share a tweet on the Huawei UK Twitter account promoting the latest Mate 20 Pro.  The company claims it will never slow down its phones or force an upgrade. It also claims the Mate 20 Pro won’t slow down just like other phones in its range of smartphones. The tweet also comes with the hashtags #BornFastStaysFast and #NeverSlowDown. Huawei has had its own fair share of controversy, the latest being the “BenchmarkGate” where it was discovered Huawei phones detect benchmark apps by name and speed up performance for better scores. So, they could as well have a good laugh while it lasts.

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Xiaomi announces Survival Game: Fortnite-like Battle Royale game for Android, Enters Closed Beta soon

Battle Royale games have taken smartphones by storm in the past one year. Games like PUBG, Fornite have garnered tremendous popularity among smartphone users and it was only a matter of time when other tech giants decided to get their hands dirty in this flourishing market. This time, we are getting a new battle royale game from Xiaomi and its called the Survival Game. The company made the announcement recently via its forums and even started taking applications for its closed beta.

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The idea is very similar to popular games like PUBG (New Halloween themed Update). The Survival Game starts off with a lot of players competing against each other. The last player standing is the winner. The game has a lot of sci-fi elements to please the nerd in you and features like the ability to fly for each character is bound to make the game interesting. Xiaomi explained the game as follows:

Each match starts with players flying from the spaceship onto a map area. Players could decide when and where to land on the battlefield. All resources are searched and retrieved from the map, and players can fight with their competitors at any time. The last one standing will be the winner!

Xiaomi’s new battle royale game is said to be optimized on multiple levels. This likely means that the game is being tested on different smartphones in the market today to ensure smooth gameplay. However, the company is yet to reveal support for a specific set of devices. Since we are just entering the closed beta stage, expect at least a few weeks until you hear more about a near commercial release.

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The forum post comes with a few preview screenshot of the game. It’s hard to say whether Survival Game could compete with the likes of PUBG or even Fortnite, but coming from a brand like Xiaomi, we do expect some interesting gameplay features and options. Xiaomi was accepting applications for its closed beta test but that period seems to be over. The provided google form has stopped accepting responses which likely means that they have reached a sufficient number of applications well before its deadline.

 

 

Let’s wait and watch how this game develops.

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OPPO A7 full specifications, pricing and release date for China leaked

The Oppo PBFM00 smartphone has now appeared on China Telecom website with OPPO A7 moniker. The listing has also not only confirmed the entire specifications, but also the pricing and release date of the smartphone.

According to the China Telecom listing of the OPPO A7 smartphone will be releasing in China on Nov. 13 with a price tag of 1,599 Yuan (~$230). The handset is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It will be available in colors like Amber Gold and Fresh Pink. The TENAA listing of PBFM00 model had revealed that the phone would be also available in Blue. A variant of the same phone with model number OPPO PBFT00 was also spotted on TENAA. However, this variant has not appeared on China Telecom website.oppo-a7-full-specs-price-launch-date-and-press-render

The OPPO A7 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen. The waterdrop notch display offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. Following is a press render of the phone that had surfaced earlier in this week.

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The Snapdragon 450 chipset is present under the hood of the device and it is packed with a 4,230mAh battery. The OPPO A7 is fitted with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

For photography, the OPPO A7 is fitted with a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The other features of the OPPO A7 include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB 2.0 and3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 155.9x 75.4 x 8.1mm and weighs 158 grams.

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Huawei didn’t announce Mate 20 Pro’s DXOMark Score because it was too high!

Huawei today unveiled the Mate 20 series for the Chinese market in a ceremony held in Shanghai. Recall that the Mate 20 series were first launched in London a couple of weeks back but is making its debut in Huawei’s home country. It has become sort of a tradition that DXOMark’s review of a flagship model’s camera is released about the same time the phone is announced. We’ve been wondering why the Mate 20 series have deviated from that practice until now. Huawei has disclosed that it is intentional.Huawei-Mate-20-Series

During the launch, Huawei did reveal that it has no plan to release the DXOMark score of any of the Mate 20 series models. That is because their camera benchmark scores by DXOMark’s are all extremely high! Can you beat that? Apparently, the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X and Mate 20 Porsche design all have powerful camera setup. Among the lot, the Mate 20 Pro obviously should be the most powerful with its triple rear cameras consisting of a 40-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup. We may never know how they performed on DXOMark’s independent review. Huawei says it doesn’t want to court unnecessary publicity but we’re certain someday the company will release the score as a marketing tool.

Read Also: Huawei Mate 20 Pro face unlock in the spotlight: gets fooled by two guys with beards and short hair

So, as it stands, Huawei’s flagship P20 Pro still stands as DXOMark’s highest rated smartphone with an overall score of 109. This is followed by Apple’s latest flagship iPhone XS Max with 105 points. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 which made its debut yesterday comes in at third with a score of 103 points. The Mi Mix 3 edged Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to occupy the third spot.

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Details about Samsung Galaxy S10 models and foldable smartphone emerges

Ahead of the announcement of Samsung‘s upcoming flagship smartphone — Galaxy S10, details started emerging online related to the phone’s features. Now, Bloomberg has a detailed report related to the South Korean giant’s game-plan for premium smartphones next year.

As per the report, the company is gearing up to launch a 5G-capable smartphone, a cheaper model of its flagship phone, and a phone with foldable display. Such move from the company is reportedly to challenge Apple and other China-based manufacturers.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Display

For its 5G-compatible smartphone, the company is reportedly in talks with Verizon Communications Inc. to launch its Galaxy S10 in the U.S. The company is trying to secure support from the biggest U.S. carrier to popularize the 5G technology, which is designed to transfer data dozens of times faster than the 4G technology.

Also, Samsung is said to launch three models of its upcoming flagship smartphone. One of the model will be a cheaper version, which will appeal to the wide range of customers. The report adds that the company has overcome a years-long challenge and will embed an in-display fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy S10.

The standard Samsung Galaxy S10, codenamed “Beyond”, will feature a 5.8-inch OLED display curved on both sides, round corners, and almost no bezels at the top and bottom. As for the camera, it’ll come with a triple-camera setup on the back, similar to what it offered with Galaxy A7.

The company is also reportedly working on a “Plus” version of Galaxy S10 for the next year. Als0, the cheaper model will lack the “edge” screen and could also have the traditional fingerprint sensor instead of the in-display one as a cost-cutting measure.

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Samsung’s smartphone with a foldable display is codenamed “Winner” and has been in development for years. As per the report, the company is debating between two prototypes in the final stretch: one longer horizontally and the other vertically when unfolded, while both open from side and side.

It’ll have the standard fingerprint sensor and not in-display one as S10 due to technical difficulties. The prototype of foldable display smartphone weighs more than 200 grams, thus, expect a smaller capacity battery from the company to make the phone light-weight.

The report further adds that Samsung and Google are working on developing a special version of the Android operating software for the phone. As for the software of Galaxy S10, the phone will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

 

 

While the Galaxy S10 is expected to launch in March 2019, the report suggests that the smartphone with a foldable display may not be able to launch it commercially until the second quarter of 2019.

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Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro Chinese pricing vs other regions

After launching Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and its other variants in the global market, Huawei is back to its home. Today, at a launch event in Beijing, China, Huawei has announced the all-new Mate 20 series in its home country. All the new devices carry the same specs and features in China. Huawei Mate 20 is available at the starting price of 3999 Yuan for Huawei Mate 20 with 6GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.

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Huawei has also announced some accessories and wearable devices like Huawei Watch GT, AI speaker, etc. All the new devices will get on sale starting today or from November 1. Huawei Mate 20 is now official in China and in the rest of the world.  However, there are few Mate 20 and Mate 20 pro variants which are not available in the global market but has been made available in the local market.

So, let’s have a look at the price difference for the same devices globally and in its home country.

Huawei Mate 20 series price in China vs other regions

Device Capacity Price in China Price in Other regions
Huawei Mate 20 6GB RAM+ 64 GB 3999 Yuan(~$575) Not available
6GB RAM+ 128 GB 4499 Yuan(~$647)
EUR 799 (~$906) (4GB RAM) EUR 849(~$963) (6GB RAM)
Huawei Mate 20 Pro 6GB RAM+ 128 GB 5399 Yuan(~$777) EUR 1049 (~$1190)
8GB RAM+ 128 GB 5999 Yuan(~$863)
8GB RAM+ 256 GB 6799 Yuan(~$979)
Huawei 20 X 6GB RAM+ 128 GB 4999 Yuan(~$719) EUR 899 (~$1020)
8GB RAM + 256 GB 5999 Yuan(~$863)
Hauwei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design 8GB RAM + 256 GB Not known EUR 1695 (~$1923)
8GB RAM + 512 GB 12999 Yuan(~$1872) EUR 2095 (~$2377)

All these Mate 20 series devices will be made available on October 26th starting 18:08 Beijing Time except the Mate 20 RS Porsche edition which will be made available on November 10.

Similarly, Huawei Watch GT fashion model is available for 1488 Yuan while its sports model is going for 1288 Yuan. It will go on sale on November 10 starting at 10:08 Beijing time.

Huawei AI speaker will go on sale for 399 Yuan on November 1. All other devices such as Children Watch 3 Pro (988 Yuan), Coffee Storage (699 Yuan), wireless charger (99Yuan) and car charger (199Yuan) will be on sale from October 26.

Huawei has announced various new accessories along with the Mate 20 devices in China. The pricing is also different from the rest of the world.

How do you evaluate the pricing of Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro in China?

Vivo V9 Pro 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage edition likely to release in India on November 1

In September, Vivo had introduced the Vivo V9 Pro smartphone with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage in India. Fresh information shared by 91 Mobiles reveals that the Chinese manufacturer may debut a new variant of the smartphone on Nov. 1 in India. The speculated 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the Vivo V9 Pro is expected to be available for buying exclusively through Flipkart.

The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the Vivo V9 Pro was introduced with a price tag of Rs. 19,990 (~$272) in India last month. Currently, it is selling with a discounted price of Rs. 17,990 (~$245) in the country and it can be availed exclusively through Amazon India. The publication claims that the upcoming Flipkart-exclusive 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the phone would be costing Rs. 15,990 (~$218).

The forthcoming 4 GB RAM variant of the Vivo V9 Pro will have the same specs as its 6 GB RAM model. The V9 Pro features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display that includes a small notch. The screen carries support for 19:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution.

Vivo V9 Pro

The Snapdragon 660 chipset is at the helm of the Vivo V9 Pro. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is flavored with FunTouch OS 4.0. The 13-megapixel + 2-meagpixel dual camera setup resides on its back panel. For shooting selfies, it possesses a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The other features of the smartphone include 3,260mAh battery, microSD card slot and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro (UD), Mate 20 X, Porsche Design phones announced in China

Through an unveil event in Shanghai, Huawei introduced the Mate 20 series of smartphones in China. The Chinese manufacturer has introduced Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X and Mate 20 RS Porsche Design smartphones in the home country.

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro (UD) Specifications and Features

The Huawei Mate 20 features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with FHD+ resolution. It is equipped with a small-sized notch. It is equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a curved 6.39-inch AMOLED display. The larger notch houses sensors that are responsible for 3D face unlock feature.

The Mate 20 Pro has arrived in two variants in China. The first one features a regular rear-facing fingerprint scanner. The other one is called Mate 20 Pro UD where UD refers to under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Mate 20 features 12-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera system. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. On the other side, the advanced Mate 20 Pro features 40-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup. The handset carries support for 40W fast charging and 15W Qi standard wireless charging for its 4,200mAh battery.

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Huawei Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Porsche Design Specifications and Features

The Huawei Mate 20 X is fitted with a massive AMOLED screen of 7.12 inches that carries support for FHD+ resolution. It features the same triple camera system that is available on the Mate 20 Pro handset. The handset is backed by a behemoth 5,000mAh battery that is equipped with 22.5W fast charging support.

Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design features a leather rear with a strip of glass running from top to bottom at its center. Since it is a premium version of the Mate 20 Pro, both phones are packed with same specs.

The 7nm Kirin 980 chipset that includes dual NPU unit powers all the flagship phones that belong to the Mate 20 series. These devices are preinstalled with EMUI 9.0 based Android 9 Pie OS.

Huawei Mate 20 Series Pricing for China

The Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 Pro UD and Mate 20 X phones will be available for buying from today evening in China. The firs sale of the Mate 20 RS Porsche Design phone will begin at 10:08 AM on Nov. 10. Here is the pricing of the Mate 20 series for home market:

Huawei Mate 20
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 3,999 Yuan (~$576)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 4,499 Yuan (~$648)
Color Variants: Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold and Bright Black

Huawei Mate 20 Pro
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 5,399 Yuan (~$777)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage (UD version) – 5,999 Yuan (~$864)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage (UD version) – 6,799 Yuan (~$979)
Color Variants: Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold and Bright Black

Huawei Mate 20 X
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 4,999 Yuan (~$720)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 5,999 Yuan (~$864)
Color Variants: Sapphire Blue and Phantom Silver

Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design
8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage – 12,999 Yuan (~$1,871)
Color Variants: Red and Black

Honor Magic 2 new renders reveal its three color gradient variants

The Honor Magic 2 will be announced on Wednesday in the coming week. Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has already shared official renders of the smartphone through which the front and rear designs of its Blue and Red color gradient versions. Fresh renders of the smartphone have surfaced through an unofficial source today. The new renders also showcase the appearance of the Silver variant besides the other color variants.

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The new render of the Honor Magic 2 showcases its manual slider design. The color gradient rear of the phone features a vertically arranged triple camera unit.

The backside of the phone has ‘AI Vision” mentioned next to the triple camera unit.  The branding of the company can be seen towards the bottom of the back panel. The bezels surrounding the display of the Honor Magic 2 are quite thin which suggests that the phone will boasting an impressive screen space.

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One of the images showcases the thin profile of the Magic 2 smartphone. According to the TENAA listing of the phone, the handset will be measuring 8.3mm in thickness.  A leaked video that had surfaced in the recent past had revealed that the phone would be also arriving in Black option apart from the aforementioned color models.

The Magic has already appeared on TENAA with all its specifications. The handset will be featuring the 6.39-inch AMOLED display that will offer full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset will be fueled by Kirin 980 chipset. The handset will receive power from a 3,000mAh battery.

The slider of the Honor Magic 2 will be featuring a 16-megapixel front camera which will be accompanied by 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel ToF cameras that could be responsible for features like 3D facial scanning, AR and Mixed Reality.

The backside of the phone is expected to feature 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera system. The Magic 2 will be arriving with EMUI based Android 9 Pie OS. The 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions of the Magic 2 are expected to arrive with 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. As of this writing, there are no details available on the pricing of the smartphone.

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Nubia Red Magic 2 gaming phone officially teased with dual cooling sytems (Air + Liquid)

Xiaomi launched its Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone, Asus is here with its ROG gaming smartphone and Razer Phone 2 has also been announced. Now, Nubia is readying its 2nd generation Red Magic 2 smartphone with some extraordinary features. Today, Red Magic took to Weibo and teased its dual cooling system. Interestingly, it will pack both air and liquid cooling system to keep it cool even during extensive gaming usage.

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Now, it would be interesting to see the pricing and battery capacity details of the device. Its 10 GB RAM will help the device to unleash the full gaming experience. Further, there will be a 3D surround sound and 4D shock features. The Red Magic 2 has a single rear camera with a hexagonal LED flash. As like of other gaming smartphones, it will also feature LED lights. As per earlier teasers and reports, it will carry a horizontal blue LED RGB light bar.

The 4D shock technology is still uncovered, but we expect that it would carry dual vibration motors to give users another dimension of feeling. These shocks or vibrations will give users additional feedback while playing games. In other words, we can say it’s a PS4 like Haptic feedback feature which might make a debut under the 4D shock technology.

It is expected to launch alongside Nubia X on October 31, but nothing is confirmed as of now. Its predecessor Nubia Red Magic went on sale with 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM edition with a price tag of 2,099 (~$300) in China.

We have to wait for some more time as Nubia has not confirmed for an official launch date of Red Magic 2. Do you have any expectations regarding the Nubia Red Magic 2?

 

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PUBG Mobile 0.9.0 update brings Halloween-themed content, new challenges, and more

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile) has received a content update, which is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play store. The new 0.9.0 update delivers both tricks and treats to the more than 20 million daily active PUBG MOBILE players, with an all-new night mode on the Erangel map, as well as Halloween-themed in-game content, including new weapons and vehicles, balancing improvements and more.

PUBG Mobile 0.9.0 Update

The update comes just a month after the introduction of the rugged and dense Sanhok map as Tencent Games and PUBG Corp continues to amplify and enhance the gaming experience with new features. It includes:

  • Night Mode: Classic Mode in Erangel will now alternate between day and night, and players can loot for Night Vision Goggles.
  • Spooky Decorations: All maps now feature fresh Halloween decorations including haunting grenade explosions, lootable scarecrow dead body crates and more.
  • Halloween Purchases: Players can now unlock exclusive Halloween weapon and vehicle skins and customize unique outfits with an assortment of colors and logos.

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Along with this, the new update also comes with several new social features and balances, including Matchmaking Improvements, Spectator Mode, Crew Challenge, New Weapons and Vehicles, Improved Performance, and Balance issues.

PUBG Mobile recently crossed its latest milestone with over 100 million installs on the Google Play store. It achieved the 100 million download mark on Android in just four months while downloads in China from the Google Play Store are not included in this figure.

 

Read More: Tencent deploys facial recognition to detect underage gamers amidst China’s gaming addiction crisis

 

According to the data from SensorTower, thanks to the game’s availability on Android, PUBG Mobile dominates Asia and China while the US is making up about 30 percent of the revenue. Also, the company is active in bringing new features to the game and is well-optimised to even run on low-end devices.

Xiaomi launches Wemax One laser projector and Wemax S1 subwoofer for sale on Youpin website

Most of the products released under the Mi brand is not all manufactured by Xiaomi. In most cases, they are manufactured by third-party companies that are part of the Xiaomi ecosystem. One such product is the popular Mi Band models that were manufactured by Huami technologies. Another clear example is the Mi Laser Projector. The product is manufactured by Fengmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. The company recently launched its own branded laser projector that is dubbed Wemax One. The product has now been listed on Xiaomi Youpin for sale in China with a hefty 12990 yuan ($1870) price tag. In case you are at a loss why the price is so high, it is because the Wemax One is bundled with a subwoofer called Wemax S1.Xiaomi Wemax One

The Wemax One laser projector is available in a basic version and a professional version with varying prices. The basic version with the Wemax S1 subwoofer is priced at 12,999 yuan ($1870). There is a Wemax One professional version which is bundled with anti-glare projector screen with a higher 16,999 yuan ($2446) price tag. Finally, the complete package comprising the laser projector, the Wemax S1 subwoofer and the projector screen costs 17,999 yuan (around $2590).Wemax One

The Xiaomi Wemax One Laser Projector is very similar to the Mi Laser Projector in terms of design and most of the features. However, instead of 5000 Lumen, the light source brightness on the Wemax One can reach up to 7000 lumens which is of theater screen level. The actual display brightness is 1688 ANSI Lumens which is still impressive. The laser projector  uses an advanced laser fluorescence display technology (ALPD 3.0) with a shelf life of 25,000 hours which translates to up to 34 years usage if the projector is used for 2 hours daily. A daily usage of up to 4 hours can still guarantee up to 17 years of usage, meaning the laser is ultra-durable and long lasting. The projector’s two core technologies are the light source technology manufactured by the Light Peak photoelectric company while the imaging technology chip in use was made by Texas Instruments and Guangfeng photoelectric custom R&D.Wemax S1 subwoofer

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Laser Projector Officially Announced: 150 Inches of Theatre-like Experience

The new Wemax One Laser projector is capable of displaying up to a maximum of 150 inches with 1920 x 1080p resolution. The projector provides a red light ratio of 16% to 18%, wide color gamut, color quasi, with contrast comparable to the laser studio 3000: 1 screen contrast.  The projector also diffuses its direct light source, allowing for more eye protection. The sound quality is also of high quality, and with the Wemax S1 subwoofer, it couldn’t be any better. Thus, the Wemax One can indeed provide theatre-level audio-visuals right in the comfort of the sitting room.

The new laser projector is already available outside China via e-retailers like GearBest but the Wemax S1 subwoofer is yet get listed.

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EMUI 9.0 is now available for Honor Play, Honor 10 GT, and Honor V10

Today, Huawei announced that it will be releasing the latest EMUI 9.0 user interface based on Android 9 Pie for three Honor devices — Honor Play, Honor 10 GT, and Honor V10. However, the update will currently be limited to only 20,000 users.

To get a hold of this new update, the users can go to the “Member Service” and click on “Service” and select the “Upgrade Early Adoption” option. There, click on the “One-Click Upgrade” and you’ll be among the first ones to try the new update.

EMUI 9 for Honor smartphones

The new EMUI 9.0 update brings various new changes along with all the features of Android 9.0 Pie. The customised skin comes with plenty of bug fixes and enhancements over the EMUI 8.0. The new UI is better optimised for full view displays and carries additional AI based features.

It also brings the Computer Mode Version 2.0, wireless universal screen projection through Miracast, one-click screen capture, and HuaweiShare for faster file transfers, among others. There is also a new password manager capable of auto-filling passwords using ID verification from the fingerprint scanner or via facial recognition.

The settings menu has also been trimmed down by 10 percent. It also comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 which reduces the touch response of the phone by 36 percent and adds a new app assistant. This new GPU 2.0 feature will support four more games: Vainglory, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, and NBA 2K18, in addition to PUBG and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

Thanks to Android Pie, it also gets navigation gestures. Android Pie also has a new feature called Adaptive Battery which uses machine learning to improve power management.

 

Read More: China’s leading smartphone brand Huawei to release four new smart home products alongside Mate 20 in its home country

 

For the second batch of EMUI 9.0 update, along with Honor smartphone, the company also plans to roll out the update to six Huawei smartphone, including Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 10 Porsche Edition, Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate RS Porsche Edition.

Xiaomi Mi A2 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage now available for Rs. 17,999 in India

The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Xiaomi Mi A2 has been available for purchase in India since August. The higher version of the phone featuring 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage was spotted on Xiaomi India’s website and Mi Store yesterday with a pricing of Rs. 19,999 (~$273). However, the handset was not available for purchase. Starting from 12 PM today, the new variant will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon India. What’s exciting about this new model is that it has landed with a reduced price tag of Rs. 17,999 (~$245).

During the launch of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One smartphone in India, the company had stated that its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB model will arrive with a pricing of Rs. 19,999 (~$273). However, soon after unveiling the Mi A2, the Chinese manufacturer also announced the budget-friendly Poco F1 flagship phone with a starting price of Rs. 20,999 (~$286) for its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

If the Mi A2 would have arrived with Rs. 19,999 it would have received lukewarm response from the Indian audience. The official tweet that confirms the arrival of the new variant of Mi A2 reveals that its Rs. 17,999 is an introductory price for limited period. Apart from Amazon India, the new variant of the Mi A2 will be also available through Mi.com.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the smartphone. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

The 20-megapixel selfie camera with LED flash is available on the frontside of the Mi A2. The 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup resides on the rear shell of the phone. The handset includes a 3,010mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+. The base model of the smartphone is priced at Rs. 14,999 (~$204) in India.

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Buy GF-07 Mini GPS Miniature Tracker Locator For Just $15 On GearBest

Finding a misplaced item can be an arduous task that makes us wish we had a magical gadget that helps us locate the lost item without breaking much of a sweat. The GPS GF-07 does exactly that without emptying your pocket.
Designed to help you locate your valuable stuff, the GF-07 Mini GPS tracker locator is a one-of-a-kind of product. Its dimensions are 3.5cmx2.0cmx1.4cm which makes it extremely compact and easy to carry. You can connect it to a slew of items like school bags, water cups, magnetic shoes, the smoke alarm etc.

Moreover, using the GF-07 is as simple as ABC. You need to send a text message to the locator using your mobile phone in order to check its exact location. This helps you monitor the whole process and find the position of the item you’ve lost in real time.

Tracking the location is possible on PC or you can reply the location via SMS in the Chinese language. While a unique device capable of finding lost items would normally set you back a pretty penny, the GF-07 mini Gps locator is currently available for just $15 on GearBest.
An absolute bargain at this price, the GF-07 packs an impressive array of features that prove to be useful when it comes to finding a lost item. The GF-07 locator draws its juices from a 3.7V 400mAh Li-ion battery that delivers a standby time of 12 days and works for 4-6 days.

Moreover, the GF-07 locator comes with Google map positioning which supports tracking function and foreign positioning in a bid to reduce the error distance of the item. The GF-07 is free-to-use alarm locator for life as it does not require platform fees.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out more details about the GF-07 mini GPS miniature tracker locator.

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Meizu 16X Double 11 edition arrives in China for 2098 Yuan

Meizu has started preparing for the 11/11 big shopping day as they have launched a dedicated Meizu 16X Double 11 edition. Meizu 16X Double 11 Edition carries almost same specs but has different colour and design aspects. Meizu has added a new smoky purple colour with a Double 11 Anniversary edition logo on the body. Meizu made an announcement about the new Meizu 16X edition via Weibo where they published a poster of the device.

Meizu 16X Double 11 is available for the price of 2098 Yuan (~ $301). The customised new version of Meizu 16X is available for booking, and it started from the evening of October 25th. Meizu is offering nationwide warranty and free shipping insurance if you book it now. You will also get seven days to return if you found any defect in the product. Recently, Meizu 16X and V8 received a couple of new colour such as Cistern Purple and Teal Blue. Now, Meizu 16 X is available in total six colours  – Jet Black, Noble Gold, Double 11 smoky purple and a unique Ceramic.

 

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Meizu 16X is packed with a 6.0 inch AMOLED display having a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 coupled with 6 GB RAM.

In the camera department, it carries 20-megapixel sensor on the front for selfies. On the back, there’s a 12 megapixel + 20-megapixel dual shooter. Further, the camera is packed with a 4-axis Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), 3X lossless zoom and AI features. In total, you will get a 3100 mAh battery with a fast charging tech.

Read More: Meizu 16X and Meizu V8 gets two new color variants

Meizu 16X Double 11 version is elegant to hold with some extra design elements. It is available for booking right now via Meizu Online store and Tmall store for 2098 Yuan (~$301).

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Buy Bakeey And Xiaomi-Branded Smartwatches At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupons]

If you’re a fitness-conscious person looking for a cost-effective smartwatch that’s loaded with awe-inspiring features, you’ve come to the right place.


Staying true to its reputation for offering the best for your buck, Banggood is currently offering a slew of top-end smartwatches at unbeatable prices. But there’s more for you to cheer about as we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

Bakeey M3C Plus Smart Watch Bracelet

Sporting an eye-catching 0.96-inch color display, Bakeey’s M3C Plus is an irresistible smartwatch that would normally set you back $20.99 on online as well as offline stores. But much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the smartwatch has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of $12.86 on Banggood.
This is a 39% reduction in the device’s original asking price. You can use coupon code 29M3P to save an extra $4.57 and reduce your already discounted grand total further down to just $8.29 before proceeding to checkout.

You can choose between the black, dark blue and red color version of the Bakeey M3C Plus smartwatch bracelet. Follow this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Bakeey M20 Sports Smart Watch

There’s a 45% discount on the M20 smartwatch that usually sells for $39.99 on Banggood. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy this feature-laden smartwatch at a reduced price of just $21.99.
You can apply coupon code 14m20 to get an extra $7 and reduce your grand to just $14.99 without breaking much of a sweat. The Bakeey M20 is currently available in 3 color choices including black, orange and blue. You can visit this link to take advantage of the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

Bakeey H8 HR Smart Watch Bracelet

Equipped with dynamic heart rate tracing to keep your heart healthy, Bakeey’s H8 HR smartwatch is now up for grabs at a dropped price of just $39.99 on Banggood. This is a 33% drop in the device’s original asking price of $59.99.
The aforesaid discount will be valid for the rose gold, silver and black color versions for a limited period of time. You can follow this link to receive the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi AMAZFIT Huami Strato Sports Smart Watch

Xiaomi’s well-received AMAZFIT Huami Strato smartwatch has now gone up for sale carrying a considerably dropped price tag on Banggood. As a result, you can now buy this Xiaomi-branded smartwatch at an unbeatable price of just $179.99.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code Amazt2 to get an additional $10 off before you proceed to checkout. Your grand total reduces to only $169.99 before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button.
On the downside, the promo is slated to end soon and the coupon is also likely to lapse shortly. In order to ensure you do not end up missing this discount, just follow this link without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi band 3 Smart Watch (International Version)

The long-awaited Mi Band 2 successor dubbed, the Mi Band 3 became an instant hit among fitness purists after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. In a bid to make the coveted smartwatch available to cost-conscious buyers, Xiaomi is now offering the international version of the Mi Band 3 at a discounted price of $27.99 on Banggood.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3
You can extend this 51% discount even further simply by using coupon code mibanden. The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $2.50 and reduce your grand total to just $25.49 at the time of checking out. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Mi band 3 Smart Wristband

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Mi Band 3 without spending a lot of money, now’s the time. The well-received fitness band from Xiaomi is now available at a discounted price of just $26.99 on Banggood.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3
Aside from availing this 55% discount on the device’s retail price, you can use coupon code mibanndd and bring your grand total down to just $23.99. In other words, you can save an extra $3 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can head straight to this link to take advantage of the discount and use the coupon, which is slated to lapse soon.

Xiaomi Mijia SYB01 Smart Watch

While the Mijia SYB01 normally carries a $99.99 price sticker on online and offline stores, you can now buy it without emptying your pocket on Banggood. Thanks to a 30% discount on the device’s original selling price, you can now buy it for just $69.99.
This discount will be valid for the gray, black and white color versions of the smartwatch. If you’re interested in saving an extra $12 at the time of checking out, you can use coupon code mijia12 before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button.

After applying the above-mentioned coupon, your grand total reduces to just $57.99. Since the promo is likely to wrap up soon, it is imperative that you follow this link to receive the discount and use the coupon without wasting time.

Oppo A3s 2GB RAM variant gets price cut in India, now available for Rs. 9,990

Oppo A3s, which was launched in India in July this year, has now received a price cut of Rs. 1,000. The phone, which was earlier priced at Rs. 10,990 (approximately $150), is now available for Rs. 9,990 (approximately $136).

Last month, the company also launched the 3GB RAM model of the phone for Rs. 13,990 (approximately $191). However, the price cut is applicable only for the 2GB RAM model and not the 3GB RAM model.

Oppo A3s Price Cut India

The smartphone comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ FullView display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 2.5D curved glass and 19:9 aspect ratio. The display also comes with a notch and offers 88.8 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with Adreno 506 GPU. For comparison, the Oppo A3 is powered by MediaTek‘s octa-core Helio P60 chipset. The device packs 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, along with a microSD card slot that can be used to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The Oppo A3s comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, along with an LED flash. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel sensor that supports AI Beauty Technology 2.0.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB OTG. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface ColorOS 5.1 and is powered by a 4230mAh battery which should provide enough power to last whole day.

 

Read More: Qualcomm reveals Xiaomi, HMD, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo are among its ‘committed’ 5G partners for 2019

 

The Oppo A3s comes in Dark Purple and Red color variants. While the company has confirmed this price cut, online retailer such as Flipkart, Amazon, and Paytm, are yet to update the phone’s pricing on their platform.

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Lenovo Z5 Pro teased with on-screen fingerprint and slider design

We know, Lenovo Z5 Pro official specs have already leaked and Lenovo groups’ vice president has already revealed it at a conference but still official launch is left. Yesterday, Lenovo teased the Z5 Pro launch with 100% screen-to-body ratio and today they are here with a poster revealing its slider design. Along with the poster, vice president has even revealed that it will carry an on-screen fingerprint sensor to make space for full-view display.

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Lenovo is set to launch the Z5 Pro at an event on November 1st. Lenovo Z5 Pro is the first device from the company that will feature a slider design. After, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 launch with a similar concept, now Lenovo is also preparing to churn out some profits from this new tech. Recently, Lenovo has launched S5 Pro with mid-range specs.  Its camera will have an inbuilt AI features which will allow its shooter to recognise face, scene and will beautify your images.

Lenovo’s Chang Cheng has even shared a video of the device giving us a glimpse of its design. At the Lenovo Technology Innovation Conference Tech World 2018 in Beijing, China, company’s VP, Chang Cheng also confirmed about the Z5 Pro.

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Unlike the Lenovo Z5 notched display, Z5 Pro will feature a full view display, thanks to its slider design. Similarly, Z5 has Snapdragon 636 on board, while Snapdragon 845 is expected to take place in Z5 Pro. Further, it will carry 8 GB RAM with a 6.5-inch display having a resolution of 2280 x 1440 pixels with 19:14 aspect ratio and a 4000 mAh battery. It was listed on Baidu with 6 GB and 8 GB RAM options and storage sizes like 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. In camera, it will have a 20 megapixel + 16 megapixel of a dual shooter with enhanced software features.

What do you think? Z5 Pro will arrive with flagship specs? Share your thoughts via comments below.

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BLU Vivo Go with Android Pie Go edition to launch soon

Vivo Go is an upcoming smartphone from BLU Products. It could be arriving as the first smartphone ever to feature Go edition of Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone is expected to arrive in the U.S. with a pricing of $89. Customers who order it are expected to receive a pair of free earbuds.

The modest BLU Vivo Go will be featuring a 6-inch curved screen that will carry support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It will be offering an aspect ratio of 18:9. The MediaTek MT6739 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that works at 1.5 GHz will be present under the hood of the device. The SoC will be assisted by 1 GB of RAM. A 2,600mAh battery will be powering the device.

Blu Vivo Go

A fingerprint scanner is available on the rear side of the BLU Vivo Go. For shooting selfies, the phone features a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. A vertical dual camera setup that includes a pair of 8-meagpixel sensors is available on the rear shell of the Vivo Go.

The BLU Vivo Go will come with an internal storage of 16 GB. For more storage, the device will carry support for microSD card. The handset will be a dual-SIM device that will be able to connect to the 4G LTE networks from AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S.


The appearance of the BLU Vivo Go suggests that other smartphone manufacturers may release Android 9 Pie (Go edition) phones in the near future. In August, Google had confirmed the arrival Android 9 Pie (Go edition) that came with improvements such as extra 500 MB of storage out of the box, faster booting, improved security features such as verified boot and a dashboard for checking data use.

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