ARCore APK teardown reveals Google working on two mid-range phones

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Nov 7, 2018

Google is reported to be working on a mid-range phone codenamed Bonito. The phone is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor and is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2019. A new discovery has revealed there might be a second phone that is codenamed Sargo.

The discovery was made in the latest version of Google’s ARCore application. As it has become the norm, a teardown of the latest ARCore app usually reveals new devices that have gained ARCore support. Once in a while, it also reveals an unreleased device or in this case, devices.

A teardown of the latest version by AndroidPolice contains two codenames that can’t be linked to any known device. The codenames are Bonito and Sargo.

The name Bonito was first revealed to be the codename of Google’s mid-range Pixel by Roland Quandt months ago. However, this is the first time we have come across the name Sargo. Since the codenames Google uses for its devices are taken from fishes, there are speculations that Sargo is also a Google device. Google search both fishes and you will find out Sargo is smaller than Bonito.

So we can assume Bonito is sort of like the XL device while Sargo is the non-XL device. Sargo could also be a different device entirely that is indeed smaller than Bonito but not related to it in any way. These are all just speculations by the way, so take with a pinch of salt.

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Samsung’s second Android Go phone, the Galaxy J4 Core leaks, packs a larger screen

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

The Galaxy J2 Core is the first Samsung phone on the Android Go platform. Unlike other Android Go phones, the J2 Core runs Samsung’s Experience UI instead of stock Android. A new leak has revealed that Samsung will launch a second Android Go Phone called the Galaxy J4 Core and it has been spotted on a Brazillian online store ahead of its official release.

The Galaxy J4 Core (SM-J410G) has a much bigger screen than the J2 Core, as it adds an extra inch to its size. The 6.0” screen is an infinity display with an unusual 1480 x 720 resolution, it is not HD+ (1520 x 720) but it is higher than HD and better than the J2 Core’s 960 x 54 resolution.

The processor is a 1.4GHz quad-core chipset, so it’s probably the same Exynos 7570 inside the J2 Core. There is 1GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage (256GB max.). An 8MP f/2.2 camera is on the rear and a 5MP camera is in front for selfies. The Galaxy J4 Core has camera modes like panorama, pro mode, timelapse and even AR Emoji according to the online store.

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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo global debut on November 9 seems likely

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

In October, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Black Shark had launched the Black Shark Helo gaming phone as the world’s first phone with 10 GB of RAM. The smartphone is available for purchase in China, but there is no information available on its international availability. An email has been sent out by the company to its early supporters to hint that the brand will be internationally introduced on Nov. 9 possibly by announcing the Black Shark Helo smartphone.

Just before the launch of the Black Shark Helo phone, the global edition of the company’s website had gone live and it carried texts like “Sharks Approaching” and “Unleashing Soon.” It was then speculated that company may internationally announce the successor of the original Black Shark phone. The email that has been sent to early supporters states that the company will be launching “something big” on Nov. 9. It is likely that the Chinese manufacturer may introduce the global edition of the Black Shark Helo smartphone.

The Black Shark Helo phone features a 6.01-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 845 chipset fuels the smartphone. It is equipped with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup and a selfie shooter of 20-megapixel. The handset receives power from 4,000mAh capacity battery that supports 18W fast charging.

Read More: Pre-Order Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Smartphone For Just $639.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants of the Black Shark Helo are respectively priced at 3,199 Yuan (~$462), 3,499 Yuan (~$505) and 4,199 Yuan (~$607). It comes in single color option of Black.

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Firmware reveals Mi MIX 3’s night scene coming to Mi 8 Pro

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

The Mi MIX 3 has a camera mode called Night Scene which allows users to take HDR photos at night that appear super bright even if lighting is poor. It is their own version of Huawei’s Night Mode. Xiaomi did confirm that the feature will be made available to its older flagships and it appears the Mi 8 Pro is first in line to get it.

According to AnTuTu, they found the feature has been added to the phone’s internal firmware. The discovery was shared on their official Weibo account and they believe it will arrive with the next beta update and then later be released along with a stable update.

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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Moto G7 seen at FCC, launch might be earlier than usual

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

The Moto G7 might be arriving earlier than usual. The phone has been seen on the FCC’s website which has led us to believe that it might arrive early compared to the Moto G6.

The FCC certification doesn’t reveal key details save for the model number which is XT1965-2. There are no specifications or images attached too. However, we already know what the phone will look like thanks to leaked images and renders.

The Moto G7 will come with a mew MaxVision display (if they still want to call it that). The new display will have a waterdrop notch where the front-camera will be positioned. There will still be a bit of bezel at the bottom and at the top and the speaker will be a slit between the top bezel and the metal frame.

The Moto G7 will pack dual rear cameras and a dual LED flash in a redesigned circular housing. Beneath the camera setup is a fingerprint scanner with a Motorola logo. The Moto G7 will keep the audio jack and have a USB type-c port.

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Oppo RX17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 7, 2018

If you have particular needs when you look for a smartphone, you can find devices which perfectly fit your needs even without being the most expensive ones, especially thanks to Chinese smartphones. Oppo RX17 Pro, OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 are three of them: the first has flagship-like camera performance, while the second and the third are excellent phones with top-end hardware even though they cost a half of the most expensive flagships. If you are available to face some compromises, let’s see if these devices are suitable for you and which one should you choose with a specs comparison.

Oppo RX17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

	Oppo RX17 Pro	OnePlus 6T	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.6 x 74.6x 7.9 mm, 183 g	157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 185 g	157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm, 218 g
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 10 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS	Android 9 Pie, MIUI 10
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 20 MP + TOF 3D camera, f/1.5-2.4 and f/2.6 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/1.7 and f/1.7, OIS 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 OIS Dual 24 + 2 MP front camera
BATTERY	3700 mAh, fast charging with Super VOOC Flash Charge	3700 mAh, fast charging with Dash Charge	3200 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0+, wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras

Design

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is one of the first phones with a slider design which allowed the presence of a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent while getting rid of the annoying notch. Its front camera and sensors are placed on a slider which you can manually open and close depending on your needs. Further, it has a wonderful ceramic back and a 7000-series aluminum frame, so it has the best look as well as the best materials and builds quality.

Display

Display quality is very good on each of these devices, even though they do not have flagship-level displays. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the most satisfying screen with the HDR technology making colors richer, as well as the highest screen-to-body ratio and no notch. Then there is OnePlus 6T with its great DCI-P3 coverage.

Hardware/Software

When it comes to hardware, it is currently a draw between OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, which are two of the most performing smartphones in the actual market. While they have the same Snapdragon 845 SoC, note that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 comes with up to 10 GB of RAM, while OnePlus 6T offers up to 8 GB of RAM. Oppo RX17 Pro is at a lower level due to its lower-end Snapdragon 710 chipset.

Camera

While OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have the best hardware, Oppo RX17 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have the most interesting camera departments with the first featuring a triple rear camera and the second having a dual front camera. I liked the Oppo RX17 Pro more because it has a variable aperture and it can adapt in a better way to every light condition.

Battery

OnePlus 6T and Oppo RX17 Pro have the biggest batteries with a capacity of 3700 mAh, and they will surely offer a very similar battery life. For now, it is a draw as we have to personally test their software optimizations to see which one lasts more in every scenario. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has an above-average 3200 mAh battery, so it can not compete with its opponents.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is definitely the device with the best value for money and it wins the comparison. You can get it for about €500/$574, while OnePlus 6T costs €559/$559 and Oppo RX17 Pro hitten Europe with a (crazy) price tag of €599/$687.

Read More: OnePlus 6T Pricing In China vs Other Regions

Oppo RX17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: PRO and CONS

Oppo RX17 Pro

PROS

Amazing camera
Great design
Big battery
micro SD slot

CONS

Worse hardware

OnePlus 6T

PROS

Big battery
Amazing hardware
Good cameras
Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

No micro SD
No notification LED

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

Full borderless design
In-display fingerprint reader
Outstanding hardware
Awesome camera
Affordable price

CONS

Smaller battery
No micro SD

Xiaomi’s Lei Jun: I didn’t vote in favor for the company’s IPO, plans to release 5G Phones in March-April 2019

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 7, 2018

Xiaomi‘s CEO Lei Jun recently granted an interview as reported by Chinese blog CNBeta. The tech chief spoke on several issues ranging from the company’s recent IPO offer to its plans for next year, including 5G technology. As you would recall, Xiaomi submitted an IPO application at the Hong Kong stock exchange in May this year. The company was subsequently listed in July. This came just 8 years after the company first opened shop.

Lei Jun has now revealed that the decision to get listed wasn’t his, neither was he in support of it, ab initio. The CEO disclosed that the idea of an IPO was mooted after the company’s Board of Directors conducted an evaluation at the end of last year and came up with an argument that Xiaomi is ripe for an IPO. Lei Jun disclosed that he and two other executives were not in favour of going public and that would be better done in two or three years time. Apart from Lei Jun, Wang Chuan, Xiaomi’s co-founder and senior vice president, also voted against an IPO. Wang Chuan had earlier revealed in an interview that the reason for not voting is that Xiaomi is not short of money. He also believed the company will face several pressures after the listing such as investors, stock prices etc.

Lei Jun did not leave anyone in doubt by throwing his weight behind the listing, stating that this year is indeed a time for listing. He believes the company has greater prospects for the future. That is manifesting in the shipping estimates so far, as released by the company. Xiaomi announced that its smartphone shipments had exceeded 100 million units bat the end of October which shows this year’s target may likely be completed ahead of schedule. Lei Jun acknowledged the 100million shipment is a milestone but that the company is already thinking of maintaining the raid growth next year.

Speaking on the company’s plans for the future, Lei Jun mentioned two aspects that the firm is focusing on; quality/user experience and globalization. Lei Jun hinted that Xiaomi presently has entered 80 countries and stands among the top five in 25 of these countries while aiming for the top three.

Lei Jun also spoke on 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). He revealed that the company will release 5G mobile phones in Europe between March and April next year. This he viewed as an important opportunity for the company, obviously to be among the first to adopt the next generation technology. Lei Jun equally hinted that as at the end of Q2 2018, Xiaomi’s IoT platform has connected 115 million devices. The company’s Xiao AI speakers rank second in the Chinese market among smart speakers. The CEO had earlier disclosed it had cultivated 20 to 30 mobile internet companies in India alone. Finally, Lei Jun stated that he is most concerned about the revolution in battery technology which will help solve the problem of charging smartphones. Lei Jun believes if button batteries could be developed to last for one or two years, it would be a revolution that would replace rechargeable batteries on devices.

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Smartisan announces humidifiers, tripod, Level 8 suitcases, and smart speaker

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

At its event yesterday in Chengdu, Smartisan announced a bunch of new products including a new color variant for its Smartisan R1 flagship. Among the products it announced are humidifiers, suitcases, a tripod, and a smart speaker.

Smartisan Humidifiers

Smartisan announced two new humidifiers at the event. One is a portable version that can be placed on a table or mantelpiece while the other is a much bigger one that is placed on the floor. Both humidifiers have a water tank with 4L and 9L capacities respectively. They also have an antibacterial box that lasts up to 12 months before replacement and an X-90 evaporating core that can be washed and reused for up to 2 years.

Both humidifiers can be paired with Smartisan’s smart app which will enable users to control the humidifiers, check humidity level and set working conditions.

The portable version is priced at ¥999 (~$145) and the bigger version has a price tag of ¥1999 (~$289).

Smartisan LEVEL 8 Suitcase

The Level 8 Suitcase comes in two variants – regular version with a polycarbonate body and a business version with a magnesium alloy body.

The regular version is made of Bayer’s Makrolon polycarbonate. It has YKK zippers, a TSA lock, a 4-level adjustable aluminum alloy lever, and 360° wheels. The briefcase has a 38L capacity and weighs 3.5 kilograms. It is priced at ¥299 (~$43) and is available in black.

The business version is covered in grade 6 aluminum on the outside and grade 5 aluminum on the inside. It has a front door compartment, a bunch of removable compartments for packing various items. There is also a 20000mAh built-in power bank with USB-C, lightning, and Micro-USB connectors and support for 18W fast charging.

The business version has a 36L capacity and comes in two variants. There is the standard version that doesn’t have the front door compartment and only has two TSA locks. There is the ultimate version that has the front door compartment for holding important documents and even a 14-inch laptop. It also has three TSA locks.

The standard business version is available in two color variants – a silver model priced at ¥999 (~$145) and a dark gray variant priced at ¥1199 (~$173). Both are available for pre-order already. The ultimate version will be available next year and will be sold for ¥1999 (~$289).

Smartisan David and Shire D1 Smart Speaker

Smartisan also announced a smart speaker at the event. The David and Shire D1 smart speaker is shaped like a flask. It has a two-tone design – an upper part made of metal with a mirror finish and a lower part covered in fabric.

There are media playback controls on top of the speaker. It also has a built-in assistant and owners will be able to switch between two voices (male and female). Smartisan says the speaker can stream up to 17 million songs from an online music library.

The David and Shire D1 smart speaker is priced at ¥899 (~$130).

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Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier/Ventilator hands on pictures: More than just an air purifier

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 7, 2018

Xiaomi yesterday officially announced a new MIJIA Air Purifier model during its Double 11 live broadcast. The device forms part of Xiaomi’s new products that will be available on November 11. The MIJIA Air Purifier has now been unboxed by the guys at MyDrivers and indeed we get to look closely at the device. From the unboxing picture, we can see the new wall-mounted air purifier is even bigger than we thought. Aside from purifying the air, the device is also a portable home ventilator.

On the design, the new Mi Air Purifier looks very much like the Mi Air Purifier Pro, with a physical display at the front. It has an elongated cube shape but isn’t designed to stand on its base. Instead, it is mounted on the wall. The wall mount will be carried by Xiaomi’s installers with a special equipment that would neatly create an opening on the wall. Apart from the wall bracket that will be used to mount the gadget to the wall, a round hole needs to be drilled at the back where a 16cm diameter pipe will pass outside to convey clean air from outside into the home. This will ensure the room is well ventilated.

The smart home gadget is said to also come with three independent filtration layers to remove allergens, PM 2.5 particulate matter, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, dust and other pollutants in order to keep the air inside the room clean. The air purifier can filter as much as 300 cubic metres of air per hour. It uses electricity but the consumption is so low that you don’t have to bother about the electricity bills accumulating.

The OLED display at the front is a touchscreen one which can be used to control the gadget. Apart from the touchscreen controls, the gadget can also be controlled via the Mi app. In addition, the Mi Air Purifier/Ventilator comes with Xiaomi’s Xiao AI voice assistant for voice prompt control. This will obviously be useful for Chinese speakers.

For pricing, the device comes with a 2,499 Yuan ($361) price tag which is way cheaper than other brands in the same category. You can check out some more picture of the gadget from below.

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Xiaomi 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air unveiled with 3,999 Yuan (~$579) pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

Apart from launching the 15.6-inch Mi Notebook Lite, Xiaomi had also unveiled the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air in China yesterday. Even though it is a smaller device than the 15.6-inch Mi Notebook Lite, it is equipped with advanced specs. The compact laptop is fueled by the 8^th generation Core i3 processor.

Xiaomi 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air Specifications and Features

The new Mi Notebook Air features a 13.3-inch LCD display that supports Full HD resolution. The screen-to-body ratio delivered by the laptop is 80 percent and it offers a wide-viewing angle of 170 degrees. The screen is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The metal-bodied laptop measures 309.6 x 210.9 x 14.8 mm and it weighs 1.3 kg. It is equipped with a full-sized keyboard and a large touch. The device carries support for fingerprint unlocking.

The Windows 10 Home Edition is available preinstalled on the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air. The Intel Core i3 processor (8^th generation) powers the device along with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM. The SoC is coupled with dual fan cooling technology along with 2+2 heat pipe for maintaining the internal temperature of the device. For graphics, the laptop offers its users with UHD Graphics 620.

The 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air is packed with a 40W battery which carries support for fast charging through USB-C. It takes 30 minutes to charge 50 percent capacity of the battery and it promises a battery life of 9.5 hours on single charge.

When it comes to ports, the new Mi Notebook Air offers features like USB-C, 2 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack. The connectivity features available on the device include Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1. It also features a 1-megapixel camera that supports HD video calls. It is accompanied by a digital microphone. The laptop carries support for Dolby Audio and AKG tuned custom-made dual speakers.

Xiaomi 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air Pricing

The pre-orders of the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air has begun in China. The device has a regular price tag of 3,999 Yuan (~$579). However, by paying a deposit of 100 Yuan, it can be availed for 3,799 Yuan (~$549). Xiaomi will begin with the sales of the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air in the next week. There is no confirmation on the arrival of the device in the international markets.

OPPO R19 concept design reveal dual in-display cameras with very high screen space

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

The OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Edition smartphones that were unveiled in March this year came were equipped notched displays. Few months later, OPPO announced the R17 and R17 Pro phones with reduced notch screens. It is speculated that the upcoming OPPO R19 may sport a newer screen technology to offer larger screen space to the user. Concept renders of the OPPO R19 smartphone have surfaced today. The new images reveal that the smartphone will be arriving with dual in-display cameras that will allow it to deliver higher screen-to-body ratio.

In the above images, the upper portion of the OPPO R19 concept model can be seen with two holes for the dual selfie cameras. Not only the side bezels are very thin, but also the upper and lower bezels are quite narrow. This indicates that it may offer a screen-to-body ratio of more than 95 percent.

Like the R17 duo, the R19 concept phone features an AMOLED screen. Hence, it is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The backside of the phone features a vertically arranged triple camera unit. OPPO is one of the smartphone brands that is gunning to launch a 5G phone in the first half of 2019. The 5G logo that can be seen on the display of the R19 concept phone suggests that it could be the company’s first 5G phone.

The OPPO R19 concept renders show that the phone will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and it come in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions. The renders do not carry information on the rear cameras, but its frontside features 40-megapixel dual camera setup.

Read More: OPPO A7 tipped to release soon in India

Samsung may launch the Galaxy S10 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event in the coming year. It is speculated that the Galaxy S10 could be the first smartphone to arrive with in-display camera technology. There is no information available on the launch date of the OPPO R19 Pro. Probably, the company may announce it in March 2019. There is a possibility that other Chinese manufacturers may also release phones with in-screen camera in 2019. Since OnePlus is known for borrowing its design OPPO R-series, it is likely that the OnePlus 7 may also sport the new display design.

What’s your opinion on the concept renders of the OPPO R19? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

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Qualcomm Talos benchmarked, test device for new SM6150 processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

A few days ago, we reported that Qualcomm is working on two new mid-range chipsets called the SM6150 and the SM7150. A Qualcomm test device has been seen on Geekbench and it is said to be powered by the SM6150.

The listing on the benchmark site states the device is called “QUALCOMM talos for arm64”. It also reveals it runs Android 9 Pie and has 4GB of RAM. The processor has a base frequency of 1.71GHz, the same as that of Snapdragon 710 devices.

The device scored 2267 points in the single-core test and 6103 points in the multi-core test. The second listing of the device on Geekbench scored 2257 and 5927 in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. Irrespective of the scores you go with, they are higher than the scores of the Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 710.

"Talos" is the testbench for SM6150. SM7150 is being tested on another board with a different codename.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) November 7, 2018

Some sites have reported that the chipset is the Snapdragon 675, the 11nm SoC announced recently for gaming phones. Popular leaker, Roland Quandt says it is the SM6150 but he isn’t sure it is the same chipset as the Snapdragon 675. He said it isn’t the SM7150, as that is said to have a different test name from “talos”.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6-inch Laptop with 8th-gen Core i3 chipset launched for ¥3399 ($491)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 7, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new version of its Mi Notebook Laptop 15.6-inch model in China. The new version has as its distinguishing feature from other models, the eighth-generation Intel Core i3 processor at its heart.

The Mi Notebook 15.6-inch laptop is already available in several variants having either the eighth-gen Intel Core i5 and eighth-gen Intel Core i7 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM on some models. This new model is equipped with 4GB DDR4 memory as well as 128GB SSD. The laptop also comes with expandable storage slot that adds 32GB to the internal storage.

On the design aspect, the Mi Notebook 15.6-inch continues the no logo design of previous Xiaomi laptop models. The laptop is light and portable, just 19.9m thick despite using an all-metal casing. It is equipped with a 1080p display, dual fan cooling system, with 2+2 heat pipe layout to ensure stable performance. However, the arrangement of the keyboard has some redesign. The new Notebook now has a dedicated numerical keypad with dedicated keys for the calculator, browser, and scroll lock. The Mi Notebook is also equipped with dual 3W speakers and Dolby Audio surround sound technology. It comes pre-installed with genuine Microsoft Office and Xiaomi’s own sync assistant.

In addition, the new Core i3 version of the Mi Notebook 15.6-inch comes with 7 major interfaces. These include USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI interface, two USB 3.0, headset jack, three-in-one card reader, etc. The laptop is priced at just 3399 yuan ($491) which makes it the cheapest N15.6-inch Notebook around. Buyers can even get further discount by depositing 100yuan now and see that grow to 400 yuan by 11.11 when they will complete the payment to get it for just 3,099 yuan ($448). It will ship on November 11. We believe the laptop will be available soon outside China.

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Get Asus Zenfone 5 for just $329.99!

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Linus

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Nov 7, 2018

People usually associate the brand Asus with computers or related accessories but the company has already proven that it is capable of producing some top quality phones. The Zenfone 5 is one of their latest models and you can now get it for just $329.99 (flash sale).

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The Zenfone 5 is a really nice looking phone and it uses some premium materials like Gorilla Glass on the front and rear and a metal chassis. In addition, the device has a large 6.2″ display with the notch and 19:9 aspect ratio.

One of the highlights is the dual-camera setup that consists of one 12MP shooter and another 8MP sensor. AI is a huge part of image processing, just like on many phones these days.

The key specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Also, the phone ships with the latest version of Android and it has a 3300mAh battery with the fast charge support. you can now get the Zenfone 5 for just $329.99 (flash sale).

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MIUI 10 update now available for 20+ more smartphones

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

In September, Xiaomi had released MIUI 10 stable version for the first batch of smartphones. Global users owning phones belonging to the first batch have also received the update. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the release of MIUI 10 update for it second batch of devices in China.

The second batch of Xiaomi phones that are now receiving the MIUI 10 stable version are:

Mi series

Xiaomi Mi 4S, Mi 4C, Mi 4, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Max standard version, Mi Max high version and Mi Max 2

Redmi series

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5A, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4X, Redmi 4 high version, Redmi 4 and Redmi Pro.

Redmi Note series

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A standard version, Redmi Note 5A high version, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4X MediaTek variant, Redmi Note 4X Qualcomm edition, Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 3.

As mentioned above, the MIUI 10 stable version is now available for second batch of phones in China only. To install, users can wait for the official OTA update to show up and install accordingly. The other way to install the update is download the MIUI 10 stable version ROM from the support site of Xiaomi and install it manually.

The first batch of Xiaomi phones that were treated with MIUI 10 stable version in September were:

Mi series

Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Lite, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Max 3, Mi 6, Mi 6X, Mi Note 2 and Mi 5.

Redmi and Redmi Note series

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, Redmi S2, Redmi 5, and Redmi Note 5.

Read More: Buy Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Phablet For Just $309.99 On GearBest

The MIUI 10 update is now available for 39 smartphones including the 4-year old Xiaomi Mi 4 handset. The MIUI 10 is the enhanced version of the MIUI 9 that brings support for gestures and full experience, AI enhancements for photography, improved UI and more.

Have you installed the MIUI 10 update? Do you like it? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Smartisan R1 gets Peacock Blue color variant

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

Yesterday, Smartisan had an event where it announced a bunch of new products. One of the new products is a new color variant for its flagship phone, the Smartisan R1.

When the Smartisan R1 was announced back in May, it was available in two colors Pure White and Carbon Black. Yesterday, it got a new color variant – Peacock Blue.

The new color variant is available in two configurations – a 6GB RAM + 128GB version and an 8GB RAM + 128GB version. It is priced at ¥3299 (~$476) and ¥3799 (~$549) respectively. Smartisan is offering buyers a ¥300 (~$43) coupon, so that should save you same money.

The Smartisan R1 has a 6.17-inch 2242 x 1080 pressure sensitive display with Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor. On the back of the phone is a 12MP + 20MP dual camera combo and sitting in front within the notch is a 24MP f/2.0 camera.

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OPPO A7 tipped to release soon in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

The OPPO A7 is tipped to debut in China on Nov. 13 with a price tag of 1,599 Yuan (~$230). Fresh information shared by Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal claims that the OPPO A7 smartphone would be arriving soon in India. It is speculated to cost under Rs. 15,999 (~$220) in India.

Fresh information reveals that the base model of the OPPO A7 for India may feature 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The higher model may arrive with 4 GB of RM and 64 GB of storage.

OPPO has recently introduced the Realme sub-brand for targeting online audience. The Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and the budget-friendly Realme C1 have achieved good popularity in India. It is speculated that the OPPO A7 could be rebranded version of the Realme 2. The OPPO A7 could be aimed towards offline markets in the country.

The OPPO A7 is expected to arrive as a lower version of the OPPO A7X that was unveiled in the recent past in China. The A7 is expected to arrive with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD waterdrop screen that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and aspect ratio of 19:9. It could be powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor.

For photography, it is expected to feature 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing shooter of 16-megapixel. It could be packed with a 4,230mAh battery. The back panel of the phone will be featuring a fingerprint scanner. The handset is tipped to arrive in color options such as Blue and Gold. It will be preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS and ColorOS 5.2.

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

The China Telecom listing of the phone suggested that it would be releasing in China on Nov. 15. However, as of this writing, the Chinese manufacturer is yet to confirm on the existence.

What could be the ideal pricing for the 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM variant of the OPPO A7 in India? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Buy Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Phablet For Just $309.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 7, 2018

While big-screen mobile phones continue to garner huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and play popular games on a phablet, these devices don’t come cheap. In fact, a top-branded phone sporting a large display will set you back a pretty penny.

In a bid to make a smartphone with a mammoth display available to those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is offering its recently launched Pocophone F1 at a considerably lowered price on GearBest. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese electronics company is doling out a big discount on the phablet’s steep asking price.

You’d normally end up spending a fortune on the Pocophone F1 phablet, you can now buy it for just $349.99 on one of China’s most popular electronics online stores. This is a significant 25% decrease in the device’s original selling price.

The aforesaid discount will be valid for the graphite black color version of the Pocophone F1 phablet. The price will drop further down to only $309.99 at 3 pm. Alternatively, you can get a 15% off on the slate blue color version, which can now be yours at a reduced price of just $369.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Pocophone F1 is an irresistible phablet. It features a mammoth 6.18 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels at an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. It is housed in a plastic body and has a Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.

Furthermore, Pocophone F1 packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an Adreno 630 graphics processing unit. It comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.

On the photography front, the Xiaomi-branded phablet houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera module on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a built-in4000mAh battery.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out the full specifications and taking advantage of the discount. Note that the promotion is slated to end shortly.

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OPPO RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo announced in Europe for 599 euros and 349 euros

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

OPPO has introduced two new smartphones through an unveil event in Milan, Italy. The OPPO RX17 Pro and R1X Neo smartphone are the very same R17 Pro and R17 Neo devices that are already available for buying in China. Apart from Italy, these phones will be also available in markets like Italy, France, Spain and the Netherlands.

OPPO RX17 Pro

The OPPO RX17 Pro is fitted with a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that supports FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The waterdrop notch screen offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. An under-display fingerprint scanner is present on the device.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset powers the OPPO R17 along with 8 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It includes a big battery of 3,700mAh capacity. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is customized with Colors 5.2.

In terms of photography, the rear side of the R17 Pro features a 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup along with a TOF 3D stereo camera. A 25-megapixel snapper is present inside the notch of the phone.

OPPO RX17 Neo

The OPPO RX17 Neo features the same sized AMOLED screen with notch. The handset is also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. However, instead of Snapdragon 710, the RX17 Neo features Snapdragon 660. The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM.

A 3,600mAh battery is present inside the RX17 Neo. It features the same 25-megapixel selfie shooter. At the backside of the phone is 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup.

The OPPO RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo are respectively priced at 599 euros (~$685) and 349 euros (~$399) in Europe. Both the phones will be available for buying in the aforementioned European markets starting from Nov. 16. Even though the R17 Pro was made official in China in August, the sales of the smartphone have not yet started. A recent report had revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will be selling the phone with a pricing of from Nov. 11. Before arriving In Europe, the RX17 Neo was launched at the beginning of this month with a price tag of around ~$345.

Dual Screen Axon M can be purchased for less than half its cost, but will there be any takers?

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 7, 2018

How many of you remember the ZTE Axon M, a dual screen experimental device? Well, despite some good specs and dual displays, it has not received good sales. In order to cash out or to increase sales, ZTE is offering over 65% discount off the original price of $725. Users can grab the Axon M at the price of $250 from Ebay in the US. In a similar discount, it is now available at the retail price of 1887 Yuan (~$272) at Jingdong Guanqi store.

The recent price cut has made it a hot deal for users who want to experience dual screens at a reasonable price. Earlier, due to the high price of the device, people were reluctant to choose Axon M. Now, as the price has been reduced, we hope to see a good number of sales.

There might be different reasons behind the recent price slash, but majorly it can be to garner some sales or to clear its stocks before launching a successor. Well, whatever the reason is, we suggest the users who want to buy it should grab it immediately, as stocks might end soon.

Additionally, the dual display’s each of 5.2 inches with 1080p resolution can combine to form a 6.75-inch 2160×1920 panel. ZTE Axon M is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC coupled with 4/6GB RAM having 64/128GB storage. In the camera department, it has a 20-megapixel camera, 3180 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

In order to fully utilize the dual display functionality, ZTE has added four different modes in the device. It carries classic mode, large screen mode, split-screen mode, and mirror mode. The split screen mode is quite efficient and is also a significant selling point. You can open multiple apps at the same time without any interference.

Read More: ZTE Axon M Teardown Shows A Surprisingly Simple Internal Arrangement

It is one of the best deals that is available in the market. In the US, buyers can head over to ebay to get it for $250. While who are residing in China can grab it for 1887 Yuan (~$272) at its Jingdong Guanqi store with Plus membership.

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