TENAA updates Honor 8C listing with images and new storage variant

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Sep 26, 2018

Samsung is developing a new patent which will help to secure the fingerprint authentication with more complex mechanism. It will help combat fake fingerprints and will increase the overall security of an in-screen fingerprint module. As according to some documents from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), it will help to identify the fraudulent fingerprints.

To identify the fake fingerprints, it will adjust light and will take second measurement to authenticate the fingerprint. It will bring multiple time authentication, where the first will take place if the sensor found an external object. Thereafter, the second will proceed with more light to check for the authenticity of fingerprint. Later, the two scans will be compared, and if any variation comes, the authentication will be rejected.

Nowadays, fingerprint scanners have become an essential part of the smartphone’s security. It is much convenient, easy and fast to use than the primitive authentication methods like PIN, password and pattern input. It is more reliable than the new face recognition system which is in its earlier stages right now.

Read More: Samsung patents self-repairing oleophobic coating for phones

With the increased use of an in-display fingerprint scanners, security thefts have risen. Users are now more prone to fake or “forged” fingerprints. In order to control the security lapses, new security measures are the need of an hour. We hope the new Samsung patent will protect against fake fingerprints and will help to tackle the issue of “forged” fingerprints in future.

If the patent gets approved on time, then we could be able to see it working on the Galaxy S10. It is a progression in the available technology of fingerprint scanners. We hope to see some more developments like this from Samsung in the near future.

What do you think? Do we need more secured fingerprint sensors?

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Get Electronic Items Starting From Just $9.99 On GearBest; Promo To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 26, 2018

Looking for cost-effective electronic items without compromising on quality? You’ve come to the right place.

As part of its recently kicked-off ’24 Hours Flash Sale’ promotion, GearBest is doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of consumer electronics. The products featured in this promo carry price tags from just $9.99 onward.

In a bid to simplify the search process, the consumer electronics sale has been split into multiple categories. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer in terms of discounts.

The first section dubbed, ‘HOT 24 HOURS FLASH SALE’ features just the Xiaomi Amazfit Heart Rate smartwatch, which normally sells for $130. Thanks to the aforesaid promotion, this coveted smartwatch can now be yours at a dropped price of just $89.99.

Regrettably, there were only 72 units left at the time of writing. Moreover, the sale will be coming to an end shortly.

You can find some of the most popular electronic items including IP cameras, action cameras, car audio stereo MP3 players and lots more under the following section called, ‘Flash Sale.’ Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the products included in this section carry significant discounts that can be availed for a limited period of time.
For the sake of an instance, you can get a noteworthy 21% off on the SJCAM SJ7 STAR WiFi Action Camera, which would normally set you back $190.74. With the discount, the feature-laden action camera is now available at a dropped price of just $149.99.

The next category called ‘SPECIAL ZONE’ has further been divided into four sections – $9.99, $19.99, $29.99 and $59.99. Every sub-category is packed with miscellaneous items that bear the above-mentioned price tags.

However, if you are willing to spend a little more than that, you can head straight to the next division called ‘OVER $45 SAVE $10.’ In this section, buyers save $10 when their cart value exceeds $45.

Likewise, there are various other electronic items added to the segment called ‘OVER $45 SAVE $5’ wherein buyers can get $5 off if they shop for more than $45. You can check out the last segment called ‘TOP BESTSELLERS’ that has been divided into Smart Watches, Car, Audio Essentials and Camera & Security sub-categories.

In order to take a look at all the electronic products that are up for grabs on GearBest, you can follow this link. It is worth noting that the items carrying discounts will go back to their retail price as soon as the promo comes to an end.

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ARCore v1.5 brings support for unreleased OnePlus 6T and few other devices

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Sep 26, 2018

ARCore v1.5 is out now on some third-party APK download websites. As it’s official changelog is not out yet, folks at Android Police did APK Teardown to know about some of its features. Interestingly, it appears that the ARCore v1.5 has already added support for the unreleased OnePlus 6T and few other devices. There’s support for Nokia 9 with the code name AOP_Sprout, Nokia Phoenix with PNX_sprout codename, and for unknown Nokia CTL_sprout. Further, source found a new variant of Vivo Nex touted as “B”, it could be a Vivo Nex 2.

In the new version of ARCore, its support is extended for unreleased and unannounced devices. Even, there’s no reliable information available about these devices on the web. It means Google already had access to these devices, now after testing, they have added them to the ARCore support list.

List of newly added devices in ARCore v1.5:

ASUS
- ROG Phone [ASUS_Z01QD_1]
Huawei
- P20 Lite [HWANE]
- Mate 10 Pro [HWBLA]
- unknown [HWJKM-H]
- unknown [HWLYA]
Nokia
- Phoenix [PNX_sprout] * This is rumored, but name is unconfirmed
- Nokia 9 [AOP_sprout] * This is rumored, but name is unconfirmed
OnePlus
- One Plus 6T [OnePlus6T]
Razer
- Razer Phone [cheryl]
Samsung
- Galaxy Note9 [SCV40, SCV40_jp_kdi, SC-01L]
- Galaxy Tab S3 [gts3llte, gts3lltechn, gts3lltekx, gts3llteusc, gts3lltevzw, gts3lwifi, gts3lwifichn]
- Galaxy J5 [j5y17lte, j5y17ltektt, j5y17ltelgt, j5y17lteskt]
- Galaxy J5 Pro [j5y17ltedx, j5y17ltextc]
- Galaxy J7 [j7y17lte]
- Galaxy J7 (2017) [j7y17ltektt]
Sony
- Xperia X [suzu, F5121, F5122]
Vivo
- V1809A [PD1809]
- vivo NEX B [PD1806B] * There is a NEX A codenamed PD1806, but it’s unclear if this is same device with a variant name or a new model
- vivo X21i [k71v1_64_bsp]
unknown
- CTL_sprout
  * naming pattern matches Nokia phones, but I didn’t find anything resembling confirmation of the name

Along with the unreleased devices, there’s an addition of many old and new devices in the latest ARCore v1.5. Google is extending its support by bringing in various devices from OEMs like Samsung, Huawei, Sony, Razer under the ARCore support.

Read More: Leaked OnePlus 6T invitation letter puts launch at October 17

Additionally, the APK teardown means that the listed features or support for devices has come or is yet to come. Also, it can be opposite in the next iteration of ARCore as these devices might get removed from the supported list. Users can get the latest update from third-party APK websites, or you can wait for the official app update.

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Huawei Exec explains why the company doesn’t supply Kirin processors to other brands

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Sep 26, 2018

Brody Ji, Senior Product Director at Huawei Consumer Business Group reveals that they have no plans to sell its Kirin processors to other brands. Speaking further, Brody added that Huawei treats Kirin as an intellectual property which allows the company to stand against the rivals.

In a statement given to media, it is said, “For Huawei, Kirin is not a business but a product or technology that acts as our competitive edge against rival smartphone brands.”

Huawei established HiSilicon in 2004 which deals with the Kirin SoC manufacturing. The Kirin processors power Huawei’s most of the devices, shipping in 173 million smartphones in the past year alone. The Chinese company also manufactures many smartphones which run on Qualcomm based chipsets, but primarily 60-70% devices use homegrown Kirin chipsets. Huawei will continue the use of Kirin SoC in the high-end and mid-range devices, while low-range devices will keep coming on Qualcomm 400 series.

Huawei is a pioneer in the telecom and communications sector, but it needs to do some more hard work to gain solid ground in the premium space of the smartphone market. Even the company’s CEO Eric Xu said that the company needs some more efforts in the consumer business to garner better results. In 2017, Huawei crossed $92 billion in the operating revenue, which is little less than the estimated $100 billion OR goal. Huawei’s major sources of revenue include the sale of its 5G telecom equipment.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro teaser confirms Kirin 980 processor

Huawei Kirin 980 SoC upcoming: details

Next month, Huawei is coming with the new 5G ready Kirin 980 SoC with the new 7nm manufacturing process. It will help the processor to gain huge performance improvement with better power efficiency. It includes two Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.6GHz, two 1.99GHz Cortex A76 cores, and four Cortex A55 cores running at 1.8GHz. After 3 years of hard work, Huawei will launch the Kirin 980 with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro at an event on October 16.

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Xiaomi’s Viomi Technology goes public on Nasdaq: Priced IPO at $9 per ADS

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Sep 26, 2018

Recently, Xiaomi debuted at the Hong Kong stock exchange and their shares traded at HK$16.58 a piece. It helped Xiaomi to raise around HK$23.97 billion ($3.05 billion) on the debut run. Similarly, on Tuesday Xiaomi’s backed Viomi debuts at US-based Nasdaq stock exchange. It got the ticker symbol “VIOT” on Nasdaq and got IPO priced at $9 per ADS.

Viomi offered 11.4 million American Depositary Shares which allowed them to gather $103 million. Since the morning, Viomi started trading at the $9.50 which is significantly 5.56 percent more than the IPO price. Later, it rose to 9.66 and hit $10.95, then after fluctuation, it ended up below the IPO price at $8.97 per IPO.

It allowed the company to raise $103 million valuing the company at $811.8 million. There are many expectations from recent IPO at Nasdaq said Xiaoping Chan, co-founder, and CEO of Vomi. He further added, “By listing on the Nasdaq, Viomi hopes to better focus on the development of home appliance technology and further expand brand awareness, as Nasdaq is known as a tech-heavy stock exchange.”

In May 2014, Viomi was founded with the help of Xiaomi. It deals purely in the IoT (Internet of Things) devices for home users. Its brochure packs various IoT-enabled home appliances, products, and commercial machines for businesses. Xiaomi has invested at the right time and in the right market as there will be high demand for IoT devices in the future. IPO will help Viomi to raise additional funds for the development of the company.

Read More: Xiaomi reveals part of IPO capital will bankroll India expansion

Additionally, IoT devices consist of a network of physical devices embedded with electronics, softwares, sensors, and many other smart things. As per the recent report, China’s home appliances market will reach $176.5 billion from present $121 billion by 2022.

Buy New S929 Sports Smartwatch For Just $72.99 On TomTop [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 26, 2018

While the market is brimming with all sorts of fitness-monitoring gadgets, smartwatches have managed to garner more popularity among health-conscious individuals than any other product in this category. Aside from being stylish, newfangled smartwatches boast impressive features that motivate the wearer to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Top-branded smartwatches would normally set you back a pretty penny, but if you’re living on a tight budget and do not want to spend a lot of money on a smartwatch, we got good news for you. The feature-laden New S929 smartwatch has gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price on TomTop.

We will divulge more details about the aforesaid discount but apart from that, we’ll even show how you can save extra money at the time of checking out. Without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

The New S929 smartwatch usually carries a $161.61 price tag, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $84.99 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 48% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

If you’re interested in extending this discount even further, all you need to do is to apply coupon code NWS929 during the check out process. This helps you get an extra $12 off and bring your already discounted grand total down to $72.99.

The New S929 smartwatch is quite a bargain at this price, given that it can keep track of the wearer’s fitness and activities such as the number of laps, arm pull, calories, time consumption and lots more. It is capable of recording heart rate, trajectory, distance, time, speed and calories consumption while running, walking, climbing outdoors and cycling.

The extremely useful smartwatch shows heart rate, time and calories consumption when the wearer is playing various sports like football, basketball, table tennis, and badminton. The New S929 comes with 11 sports modes including record laps, the number of arm pull, heart rate, time and calories consumption on swimming mode while trajectory and lots more.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the New S929 smartwatch and avail this discount, click here to head straight to the promotion page. While the sale is slated to end shortly, it is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon is also likely to expire soon.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro unboxing video bares all the details before official launch

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Sep 26, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is joining the band of Xiaomi models whose specs, renders and other key details are already in the open long before they are launched. There have been quite a number of leaks surrounding the Redmi Note 6 Pro and the device has even been listed on several e-commerce websites like Giztop, AliExpress, LightInTheBox etc. We have also seen several leaked pictures and even a video of the device in the real skin. None of these offers more details than the unboxing video of the Redmi Note 6 Pro which was posted by Youtuber Technical Guruji on his YouTube channel.

The video offers us a detailed video of the Redmi Note 6 Pro unboxing. It takes us through the entire process right from when it is still inside the retail box. The retail box only houses the device, a USB cable and a 10W charging adapter which some might see as disappointing. The phone is confirmed to feature a huge 6.26-inch notch display screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. It will still utilise the Snapdragon 636 chipset just like the Redmi Note 5 Pro but this particular model in the unboxing video has the modest 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. It runs MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

The camera aspect sees the Redmi Note 6 Pro sporting dual cameras comprising a 12MP main sensor with 1.4µm pixels aperture and Dual Pixel AF and there is a 5MP secondary sensor. The device also comes with dual selfie shooters is a 20MP+2MP combo. The phone also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Keeping the lights on is a 4000mAh battery which comes with Quick Charge support. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack on top and an IR blaster.

There is still no word from Xiaomi on when the model will be launched and the final price tag. See the unboxing video from below.

Realme 2 duo to launch in Indonesia on October 9, Vietnam launch date to come later

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 25, 2018

Realme will be taking its phones outside the shores of India come next month. The manufacturer will be heading to Indonesia and Vietnam soon based on the info on its new websites for both countries.

The landing page for the Indonesian site states that the Realme 2 series will launch in the country on October 9. Since the site says Realme 2 series, we expect both the Realme 2 and the yet-to-be-released Realme 2 Pro to be launched on the same day.

The backdrop for the landing page is the Realme 2 Pro’s waterdrop notch. If you look closely you can see the front-facing camera nestled within the notch.

For Vietnam, Realme has not announced a launch date yet neither has it teased the phones that will be launching. However, the Realme video ad that shows the Realme 2 Pro is on the site.

The Realme 2 has a 6.2” HD+ screen with a notch. It has 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage and is powered by the Snapdragon 450 processor. A 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo sits on its back while an 8MP camera sits within the notch.

It has support for storage expansion and dual SIM. There is a fingerprint scanner on its back and a 4230mAh battery under its hood. It is priced at Rs. 8990 (~$124) for the base model and Rs. 10,990 (~$151) for the 4GB RAM model.

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Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro teaser confirms Kirin 980 processor

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Jeet

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Sep 25, 2018

Huawei has scheduled an event on October 16th in London where the company will announce its flagship smartphones — Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. Recently, the company’s leaked teaser of the phones showcased the camera capabilities. Now, another teaser video has surfaced online, which confirms that both the phones will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 processor.

The Kirin 980 chipset was announced by Huawei last month, making it the first mobile processor manufactured using the 7nm process. Not only that, but it is also the first chipset with the new Cortex-A76 CPU cores; the first chipset with a dual-NPU; the first with the Mali-G76 GPU, the first with a Cat. 21 LTE modem, and the first chipset to support 2133MHz LPDDR4X.

The octa-core chipset comes in a tri-cluster arrangement (2+2+4). The four Cortex-A76 cores are separated into two – one set is clocked at 2.6GHz while the other is clocked at 2.2GHz. The former takes on high demanding short-term tasks while the latter handles high-demanding long-term tasks. The power-saving Cortex-A55 cores are clocked at 1.8GHz and handle simple everyday tasks.

The Kirin 980 also has a new ISP with a 46 percent increase in performance over last year’s model. Huawei says that it also brings a 23 percent improvement in recording power efficiency and 33 percent improvement in recording latency. There is also the new dual NPU chipset termed “Dual-Brain Power” that is claimed to be 120 percent faster than the NPU in the Kirin 970.

Earlier, the phone’s specifications were leaked online, revealing that the Mate 20 will have a 6.3-inch OLED display with 3120 x 1440 pixel screen resolution and curved sides, and will be powered by a 4,200mAh battery with support for wireless charging. It could come with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The triple camera set up on the phone could include a 20-megapixel RGB sensor, a 12-megapixel monochrome sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. The Mate 20 Pro, on the other hand, is expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and a wider notch to house necessary sensors for 3D facial recognition.

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UMIDIGI A3 pre-order page now live on AliExpress, specs in tow ahead of Sept 28 launch

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Sep 25, 2018

The UMIDIGI recently revealed via its official Facebook page that it is working on the UMIDIGI A3 which is expected to pack triple card slots and launch on September 28. Ahead of the launch date, the device has now been listed on AliExpress where it seems to be open for pre-orders. The listing also affords us an opportunity to know the full specifications as well as see the real life renders of the UMIDIGI A3.

As you may have known, the UMIDIGI A3 is an entry-level model but UMIDIGI touts it to be a beast. It features a 5.5-inch In-cell HD+ display and is powered by a MediaTek MT679 chipset with a Quadcore CPU clocked at 1.5GHz. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM while there is just a 16GB storage variant. That is the whole essence of the triple slots. Two of the slots can take nano-SIM cards while the third slot is for the microSD card. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB more. So, you won’t need to sacrifice a SIM slot for the SD card as is the case with most entry-level phones.

Another interesting feature of UMIDIGI A3 is that the two SIM slots support dual 4G VoLTE connectivity, meaning the 4G network will run at the same time on both slots. This may likely be the first entry-level model to have such features. On the camera end, the device packs a vertically aligned dual camera setup at the rear and a single selfie camera. The rear sensors comprise of a 12MP+5MP combo with dual tone LED flash while there is an 8MP sensor at the front. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Keeping the lights on is a 3300mAh battery. UMIDIGI promised global bands on the device and that they have delivered. The A3 comes with a host of global bands such as LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/19/20 etc.

You can check out the pre-order page of the UMIDIGI A3 on AliExpress where it is listed with a price tag of just $99.99 but the page is inactive. However, UMIDIGI is teasing a $79.99 price tag as can be seen on one of the posters. The device is expected to start shipping on October 20 and we expect the pre-order page to become active on September 28 when the device will be officially unveiled. You can check out the UMIDIGI A3 preorder page on AliExpress using the source link below.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro pricing, official images leaked through online listing

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Sep 25, 2018

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has appeared on multiple online retailer sites such as Giztop, AliExpress and LightInTheBox even before its official announcement. Today, the smartphone has appeared on Smart.md, an online store from Moldova. The listing contains all the specs of the Redmi Note 6 Pro. It also includes the pricing of its 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26-inc IPS LCD notched screen that carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 that is present under the Redmi Note 5 Pro is also available inside the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The handset is packed with a 4,000mAh battery.

Present inside the frontal notch of the Redmi Note 6 Pro is the dual front-facing module that includes 20-megapixel primary sensor and 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The back panel of the smartphone features a vertical dual camera module that includes 12-megapixel main sensor and 5-megapixel secondary lens.

The 32 GB and 64 GB storage variants of the Redmi Note 6 Pro are equipped with microSD card slot for additional storage. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. The OS will be overlaid with the latest version of MIUI.

The official renders present on the Redmi Note 6 Pro on Smart.md reveals that it will be coming in color choices such as black, blue, gold, rose gold and red. The 32 GB Redmi Note 6 Pro is priced at 5,799 Moldovan Lei (~$343) whereas its 64 GB edition carries a price tag of 6,399 (~$379).

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Y2 new color variants Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black introduced in India

The Redmi Note 5 Pro is also available in 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant. However, none of the Note 6 Pro leaks have revealed whether it will be also available in 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM model.

Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the existence of the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The number of leaks that have surfaced so far suggests that its official launch may not be far away.

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Samsung Galaxy P30 coming with cheaper pricing and high specs, but no in-display fingerprint scanner

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Sep 25, 2018

Samsung is rumored to be working on introducing the P-series of smartphones. The Galaxy P30 is expected to arrive as the first phone in the new series. Rumors have claimed that the Galaxy P30 will be the first phone to arrive with in-display fingerprint scanner. However, a well-known tipster from China with @MMDJ_ Twitter handle has claimed that the handset will not feature an under-display feature.

Previous reports had claimed that the Galaxy P30 would be equipped with an LCD panel fitted with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Since the under-display fingerprint scanning technology can work only on phones with OLED display, it seemed a bit odd to here the rumor about Samsung P30 featuring an LCD screen as well as in-display fingerprint sensor. The South Korean company has been using AMOLED screen for all its smartphones since many years. The inclusion of LCD panel on P30 suggests that it is likely to feature a traditional fingerprint reader.

The Chinese leakster seems to be pretty clear that the Galaxy P30 will be coming with a regular fingerprint scanner. He has also claimed that the P30 will be a smartphone with high specifications made available with cheaper pricing. He further added that the SM-G6200 smartphone which is believed to be the model number of Galaxy P30 will be coming with 6 GB of RAM.

A recent report has revealed that the Galaxy P30 will be coming in 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants. Probably, both phones are likely to be equipped with 6 GB of RAM. The handset is expected to arrive in blue, pink, black and red color gradients. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the other specifications of the Galaxy P30.

Read More: Samsung India plans new strategy to take on its rivals

The Galaxy P30 is expected to be accompanied with a bit higher specced P30+ smartphone. The new P-series is rumored to be aimed towards Asian markets such as China and India. The Galaxy P30 duo is expected to go official before the end of 2018.

Samsung India plans new strategy to take on its rivals

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 25, 2018

In India, Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo control the mid-range smartphone market. Samsung has a new plan to take on this Chinese trio ahead of the festive season.

Samsung’s plan is to bring high-end features to the mid-range category and it wants to start with the Galaxy A-series. Senior vice president of Samsung India, Mohandeep Singh, believes the new A series will be able to create a larger market for them than the affordable J series. The J series which go for INR 10,000 and up currently has a user base of 60 million with 40 different models.

Mr. Singh says they will work closely with consumers to understand their requirement in a phone, so as to stay ahead of the game. The A series will sell for between INR 20,000 – INR 30,000.

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Nubia Z18s, the upcoming dual screen phone specs appear through Master Lu listing

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Sep 25, 2018

Nubia’s forthcoming dual screen smartphone is speculated to go official as Nubia Z18s. The specifications and images of the alleged Z18s have already appeared through its TENAA listing. According to the TENAA listing, the smartphone has a model number of NX616J. Today, the same Nubia NX616J smartphone have appeared on Chinese benchmarking platform called Master Lu through which key specs have been confirmed.

According to the Master Lu listing of the NX616J smartphone, its display supports 2280 x 1080 pixels. This seems to be the front display of the smartphone. It is fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. These specs have also surfaced through the TENAA listing of the phone.

TENAA has confirmed that the Nubia NX616J is a dual display phone. The front LCD screen measures 6.26 inches and offers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The rear side of the phone is fitted with OLED screen of 5.1 inches that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The TENAA images have confirmed that the handset will come equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

All the smartphones that are available in the market are equipped with front-facing camera, but the alleged Nubia NX616J does not feature a selfie camera. The reason behind it that the 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera placed on the back panel of the smartphone can be used to capture top quality selfie shots by using the rear display as viewfinder.

Read More: Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone to reportedly launch in India next month

The 8 GB RAM variant of the alleged Nubia Z18s will feature 128 GB of storage. Its 6 GB RAM model will come with 64 GB of storage. The handset will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The 3,800mAh battery of the phone will carry support for fast charging. The handset has already appeared in leaked hands-on videos and photos which indicates its arrival may not be far away. Nubia is yet to reveal any official information on the Nubia NX616J.

Motorola One Power to receive Android 9.0 Pie update by the end of this year

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Jeet

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Sep 25, 2018

Last month, at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Lenovo-owned Motorola announced its new Motorola One Power smartphone, which is the company’s first phone under Google’s Android One programme. Earlier this week, the phone was officially launched in India.

While Google has already released the new Android 9.0 Pie, the Motorola One Power ships with Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. However, it seems that the phone will receive Android Pie update by the end of this year.

During the phone’s launch in India, Motorola‘s Product Manager Abhishek Kumar said that the company will soon start soak test registrations for the Android 9.0 Pie update, most probably by mid-October. Although Motorola has not revealed exact timeline for the stable Android Pie rollout but there’s high chance that Android 9.0 Pie will be ready by the end of 2018.

Along with the Motorola Power One, the company had also announced Motorola One. While there’s no information about Android Pie for the Motorola One, we expect that the phone will follow the same path as the Motorola One Power.

The company has also said that the Motorola One Power will be frequently getting the Android security patches over the course of three years. The phones are also expected to receive the next major Android release as well.

Motorola One Power features a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor. It comes in 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage. There’s a 16MP + 5MP rear cameras and a 12MP front-facing snapper. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with TurboPower fast charging.

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Leaked OnePlus 6T invitation letter puts launch at October 17

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Sep 25, 2018

OnePlus is yet to officially reveal the launch date of the OnePlus 6T but there is no doubt its launch is just around the corner. An invitation letter that apparently is for the OnePlus 6T India launch has just leaked and it points to an October 17 launch date. This is the second time this date is coming out. An earlier leaked screenshot published a few weeks back had teased an October 17 launch. This one seems to confirm that date even though OnePlus is yet to officially reveal the date.

Just like the previous OP6T teaser, the launch invite also contains the tagline “Unlock The Speed”. The tagline is believed to refer to the device’s new in-display fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus 6T is said to depart from the usual rear-mounted fingerprint sensor to make use of a fast sensor placed on the display. This feature has already been confirmed by the Chinese company.

The India launch may not be the first to take place or at most, it will run concurrently with a launch in Europe or the U.S. The device is already billed to be the first OnePlus model that would be backed by a U.S carrier as revealed a couple of weeks back. The OnePlus 6T is expected pack the same Snapdragon 845 chipset as the OP6 and buyers will have the option of either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The 8GB model will come in either 128GB or 256GB of storage while the 6GB model will pair with 64GB storage only. with the latter model. Unfortunately, the 6GB of RAM variant will only be available with 64GB of storage. The device is expected to run on Android 9 Pie OS from the go with an overlay of the latest Oxygen OS 9.0 custom ROM.

Honor 8X Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 25, 2018

Big phablets are wonderful when it comes to user experience and they are almost as comfortable as tablets. But they are also huge and it is not so easy to bring them in a pocket without problems. But if you do not have this issue, getting a device like this would be a joy for your eyes. Honor 8X Max and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are the biggest phablets launched in 2018 alongside Honor Note 10. We already compared the Mi Max 3 with Honor Note 10, while in this article we will compare Honor 8X Max and Xiaomi Mi Max 3. It will be a way more interesting comparison as both these devices are affordable mid-rangers while the Note 10 is a flagship.

Huawei Honor 8X Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

	Huawei Honor 8X Max	Xiaomi Mi Max 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	177.6 × 86.3 × 8.1 mm, 210 grams	176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm, 221 grams
DISPLAY	7.12 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 350 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 350 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.5
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 MP + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh Fast charging 9V / 2A	5500 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Huawei Honor 8X Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Design

Xiaomi is not used to launch many midrange phones with flagship-like aesthetics, but Honor does. Honor 8X Max is much more beautiful than its opponent thanks to its reflective glass back available in three color variants: Black, Blue, and Red. It even has a waterdrop notch which only contains the front camera, as well as a thin chin. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is the classic full metal unibody device, so it is not anything special.

Display

On these devices, you will find two IPS LCD displays with an average viewing quality but a huge diagonal. Both are Full HD+ displays, but Honor 8X Max has a taller screen with a notch, while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is larger and it does not have a notch. Given the marginal difference in viewing quality, it is all about tastes: choose Honor 8X Max if you prefer a taller display with fewer bezels or choose the Mi Max 3 if you hate the notch and you want less black borders while watching videos.

Specs & Software

Same hardware, with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. However, there is a small difference: Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is available in a configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, while to have 128 GB on the Honor 8X Max, you have to choose a configuration with 4 GB of RAM. While Honor 8X Max has the EMUI installed, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comes with MIUI. It is a draw and it is again about tastes.

Camera

Talking about the camera department, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi Max 3. It has a dual camera setup on the back with the primary sensor borrowed from the Mi 8 and with a brighter aperture. It can click very nice photos in most of the light conditions, even though it is far from flagships.

Read More: Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max announced: large displays, Kirin & Snapdragon processors and big batteries

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a slightly bigger battery than Honor 8X Max, with 500 mAh more. And it can provide a longer battery life thanks to the bigger capacity and the wonderful Xiaomi’s optimization on its devices. Both support a fast-charging technology.

Price

In China, Honor 8X Max is priced €190 for the base variant (4/64 GB), while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 carries a price tag of €220. I choose Xiaomi Mi Max 3 as the winner of the comparison as it has a better camera and a bigger battery, and I do not care about having the best design on a so big phablet. But if you do, you are free to disagree with me and choose its opponent as it is very close in terms of specs and performance.

Huawei Honor 8X Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: PRO and CONS

Huawei Honor 8X Max

PRO

Better aesthetics
Big battery
High screen-to-body ratio
Stereo speakers
Good price

CONS

Below-average cameras

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

PRO

Long battery life
Affordable price
Wide display
Good cameras

CONS

Midrange-like design

Samsung Galaxy P30 color gradient variants, storage models leaked

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Sep 25, 2018

Fresh rumors have claimed that the forthcoming Galaxy P30 will be the first Samsung phone to feature an in-display fingerprint reader. The South Korean company was previously speculated to introduce in-display fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S10 flagship phone arriving next year. Probably, the company could be bringing Qualcomm’s ultrasonic in-display fingerprint technology on the Galaxy S10, whereas some of the phones arriving before it such as the Galaxy P30 may feature an optical in-screen fingerprint scanning solution that are less accurate than ultrasonic counterparts. Coming back to the Galaxy P30, Samsung is also expected to debut a higher configuration P30+ phone alongside it. A new leak has surfaced to confirm on the color variants and storage models of the Galaxy P30.

According to Sam Mobile, the Galaxy P30 will be coming in storage options such as 64 GB and 128 GB. Many smartphone makers from China such as Huawei, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi to name a few have released phones with gradient colors. However, Samsung has recently a released a gradient color variant for the Galaxy A9 Star smartphone in China.

The upcoming Galaxy P30 and P30+ could be the next smartphones to sport gradient color options. The new leak reveals that the Galaxy P30 will be arriving in Blue, Pink, Black and Red gradient color options. It is speculated that the first P-series smartphone from the company will be arriving first in China. The P-series is also expected to release in India to rival with other mid-range smartphones.

Samsung is yet to confirm on the Galaxy P30 moniker, but recent leaks have revealed that it has a model number of SM-G6200. The in-display fingerprint scanner is rumored to be embedded under the LCD screen of the P30. Samsung has been launching its flagship and entry-level phones with S-AMOLED displays. There is no confirmation on whether the company would be switching to notched display instead of 18.5:9 Infinity Display design that it has been using on its recent smartphones.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Watch lands in India for Rs. 24,990

To rival well with Chinese brands in Asian markets like China and India, Samsung has reportedly decided to bring flagship features on its mid-range phones. The South Korean company seems to have already tried this strategy since it has already launched the Galaxy A7 (2018) as the first phone from the company with triple rear cameras.

There is no information available on the launch date of the Samsung Galaxy P30 and Galaxy P30+. Some rumors have claimed that the P30 duo may debut on Oct. 11, but other reports suggest it may get announced before the end of 2018.

Alibaba unveils AI-powered Robots that can serve as stewards in hotels

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Sep 25, 2018

E-commerce giant Alibaba has launched an innovative service robot meant to deliver foods, drinks and other items in a hotel setting. The new robots are reminders of how fast robots are getting deployed and Alibaba Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs is set to play a big role in the commercialization of robots. This is because the new service robots will be launched for use in the hospitality sector next month (October) thus raising the stakes for service delivery in the sector.

The robots were showcased at Alibaba’s annual Cloud Computing Conference 2018 which was held at the company’s headquarters in China. They are all developed by the company’s AI product development arm known as Alibaba AI Labs. The service robot will be able to deliver meals and take laundry to guests. There is also the ability to communicate with guests via voice command, touch and hand gesture. This is made possible by the integration of AliGenie, the same software that drives Alibaba A.I. Labs’ smart speaker, Tmall Genie.

The robot has an aluminium casing with multi-sensor data functionality and parallel computing for lightning-quick responses. It also includes a semantic map, an autonomous navigation system to identify obstacles, communication systems to control elevators, and identity verification via facial-recognition technology. The device is less than one metre tall and can move at a speed of one metre per second. Alibaba A.I. Labs says it will assess the robot’s suitability for other areas, including hospitals, restaurants and office services after its being tried successfully at a hotel.