OPPO Find X Official Render, Full Specifications Leaked Just Few Days Ahead of Its Launch

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Jun 13, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 recently got a 100 yuan price cut for the 3GB + 32GB variant in China. Right now, the high-end 6GB + 64GB version has also gotten a 300 yuan ($47) price cut which brings its price down to 1,399 yuan (~$218) from 1,699 yuan (~$263). This latest price slash is exclusively on Jingdong (JD.com) and is part of its 6/18 shopping festival to mark the date of its founding.

The current 1,399 yuan price tag for the Redmi Note 5 6GB + 64GB variant is an interesting offer considering that it places the variant at the same price the 4GB + 64GB variant sells on other e-commerce retail platforms, including Mi Home. The price cut may likely be time limited since the 6/18 shopping festival peaks on June 18. After that, the price will revert back to 1,699 yuan.

Asa reminder, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is a 5.99-inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) display packing mid-range smartphone with an affordable pricing. The phone comes with a layer of 2.5D curved glass to provide some bit of protection and aesthetics. It equally has a soft LED flash along with the 13MP selfie camera that carries support for AI portrait mode.

At the rear, the Redmi Note 5 features an aluminium unibody with an AI-driven dual rear camera arranged vertically at the top left edge. The LED flash is located in between both rear shooters. The Redmi Note 5’s AI Dual Camera comprises a 12MP primary sensor along with a 5MP secondary depth of field sensor. It is equipped with features like dual autofocus, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), HDR, Burst Mode and Panorama. The dual rear cameras can also capture amazing AI driven portrait shots by naturally blurring the background. Apart from shooting full HD videos, it can also record 720p slow-motion videos.

The Redmi Note 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset paired with 3GB, 4GB and 6GB of RAM on several versions. The models are available in 32GB, 64GB storage options. We expect to see the Redmi Note 5 price go south as new Redmi models get unveiled this year. Already, the Redmi S2, Redmi 6 and 6A are all out with attractive designs and affordable price tags.

Hisense H20 Unveiled At CES Asia 2018 Packing A 19:9 Notch Display, 6GB RAM

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Jun 13, 2018

The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES Asia) is presently ongoing in Shanghai, China. One of the first products to get unveiled is the Hisense H20 smartphone. The phone has all the dressings of a premium mid-range model. It will be officially launched on June 26. The device is similar to the Hisense HLTE510T which got certified by China’s TENAA last week.

The Hisense H20 comes with a 19:9 full-screen design and from the TENAA listing we know it is a 5.84-inch screen. The display design includes a notch at the top while the bezels at the sides are minimal. The bottom bezel at the chin is also reduced. In terms of appearance, the design looks sleek despite the cut out which isn’t too wide.

The rear design includes a dual camera setup arranged vertically at the top left corner. The camera pixels weren’t revealed but from TENAA we can grab that it is a 12MP + 5MP combo while there is a 20MP selfie shooter onboard. Both cameras are AI-enabled. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor at the back. The back design also looks sleek.

The Hisense H20 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The device also comes with 128GB of internal storage. It is possible that there will be other memory variants. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo which will likely have a custom skin on top. The phone also comes with built-in AI system. The pricing and availability are yet to be revealed but will go official on June 26.

Nokia 3.1 Listed on Amazon US For $159, But You Can’t Buy It Now

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Jun 13, 2018

The Nokia 3.1 is one of the new phones HMD global announced at its launch event in Russia a few weeks ago. The Nokia 3.1 succeeds last year’s Nokia 3 and comes with a bunch of new features and a new design.

If you live in the US, the Nokia 3.1 is now listed on Amazon for $159. This price is for the 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM variant and it is available in Blue, White, and Black. However, you can’t purchase it now. Amazon says the phone will be released on July 2, which is still a few weeks away.

The Nokia 3.1 comes with a 5.2-inch 1440 x 720 display. It is powered by MediaTek’s MT6750N processor clocked at 1.5GHz. There is a 13MP sensor on its back and an 8MP camera in front for selfies.

OPPO Realme 1 Moonlight Silver Limited Edition Will Be Available from June 18

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Jun 13, 2018

Last month, OPPO had introduced its sub-brand called Realme in India by launching Realme1 smartphone. The Amazon India exclusive phone has been available for buying in colors like Diamond Black and Solar Red. Realme had confirmed yesterday through its official Twitter account that the Realme 1 will be soon available in a new color variant of Moonlight Silver in India.

The Moonlight Silver color variant will be a limited edition of the Realme 1 phone. The handset will be launching on June 18 with a price tag of Rs. 10,990 (~$162). This model will be featuring 4 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 64 GB. Here is the official image of the Moonlight Silver Realme 1.

As far as other specs of the OPPO Realme 1 are concerned, it features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The handset is fueled by MediaTek Helio P60 chipset that includes a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and Mali-G72 MP2 graphics. The other color variants are also available in storage and RAM variants such as 32 GB ROM + 3 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM. For additional storage, the Realme 1 is equipped with a microSD card slot.

The Realme 1 is fitted with a LED enabled rear camera of 13-megapixel that has an aperture of f/2.2. The frontside of the phone features an 8-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture. It is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo that is overlaid with ColorOS 5.0. The handset receives power from 3,410mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 To Come With A 4000mAh Battery

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Jun 13, 2018

The Galaxy Note 9 is the next anticipated flagship device from Samsung. The device is expected to arrive in August and bring along some new features. Apart from upgraded cameras, a more powerful chipset, and a new position for the fingerprint scanner, there are rumors that the device may be underwhelming. Nevertheless, new info has surfaced about another key feature.

According to leaker @UniverseIce, the Galaxy Note 9 will be coming with a much larger battery than its predecessor. In his tweet, he revealed the Note 9 will pack a 4,000mAh battery. This is a significant bump when compared to the 3,300mAh battery of the Galaxy Note8.

100% sure, Galaxy Note9 battery 4000mAh

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 13, 2018

The Galaxy Note 9 is said to have a slightly larger 6.4-inch display but that should not have a noticeable effect on battery life if the capacity remained 3300mAh. Nevertheless, it sure is good news for fans of the Note series to know they will be able to get more screen time from the Note 9.

Sony Xperia XZ3 Leaked Hands-On Photos Reveal Design and Dual Cameras

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Jun 13, 2018

Since Sony follows a pattern of launching smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February and IFA tech trade show in September, it is expected to unleash a new flagship phone at the upcoming IFA 2018 event is scheduled to be held between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5 later this year. Earlier this week, a leaked specs sheet of the rumored Xperia XZ3 smartphone had surfaced online. Some rumors claim that the handset may either debut as Xperia XZ3 or Xperia XZ2s. Today, fresh photos of a prototype of the alleged XZ3 phone have emerged today. Design-wise, the smartphone appears very similar to the XZ2. However, one major difference between the two phones is that the upcoming XZ3 features a vertical dual camera setup on its rear.

Nothing much can be deduced from the front image of the phone. It only shows that its top bezel is equipped with an earpiece and a selfie camera. Since the handset looks like the Xperia XZ2, it is likely that the XZ3 will feature an 18:9 display with thick bezels on its sides. The second image shows the rear view of the phone, but it is so blurry that it only confirms that it has a glossy/reflective back panel.

The third and fourth images show the vertically dual camera setup of the alleged Xperia XZ3. The two cameras and the fingerprint scanner appear to be arranged very close to each other. The right edge of the phone houses the power key and volume rocker.

There is no confirmation on whether these images are not fake. Hence, it is advisable to digest this report with pinch of salt.

As far as the specs of the Xperia XZ3 is concerned, it is expected to borrow some specs from the XZ2 Premium such as 19-megapixel + 12-megapixel Motion Eye dual camera setup and 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The other rumored specs of the XZ3 include 5.7-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 64 GB internal storage choices, Android 8.1 Oreo, IP68 certified body and 3,240mAh battery.

Do you think that the above images are fake or real? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Huawei Announces Devices Getting GPU Turbo, Mate 10 To Get 960fps Slow Motion Too

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Jun 13, 2018

CES Asia kicked off today and the big names in the Chinese mobile industry are in attendance. Huawei had a conference today and it announced some new features coming to its devices including the newly announced GPU Turbo.

The Huawei Mate 10 series will be the first to receive the GPU Turbo update. Huawei’s GPU Turbo increases the processing power of the GPU by up to 60% while reducing power consumption by 30%. The new feature was announced last week and comes with the Honor Play smartphone.

Since most of Huawei’s devices use in-house chipsets, they have found a way to push the feature to its other phones via a software update. The update will arrive on the Mate 10 by the end of this month.

Huawei also announced other devices getting the feature and the time frame. Below are the supported devices and when they will get the update:

June – Mate 10, Honor V10
July – P20 Series, Mate RS Porsche Design, Nova 2s, Honor 10, MediaPad M5
August – Nova 3e, Enjoy 8 Plus, Enjoy 7S, Maimang 6, Honor 9 Lite, Honor Play 7X
September – Mate 9 Series
October – P10 Series, Honor 9, Honor V9
November – Other Huawei devices not mentioned above

Huawei also announced some new features coming to the Mate 10. First, the Mate 10 series will support cloud computing starting June 26. It will then receive the EMUI 8.1 update in mid-July which will bring 960fps slow-motion recording.

ASUS ZenFone 5Z’s Release Date is June 15

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Jun 13, 2018

ASUS ZenFone 5Z that was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech trade show in February is one of the first smartphones to be driven by Snapdragon 845 mobile platform. It was unveiled alongside the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q that have been recently made available for buying. During the MWC 2018 event, the Taiwanese company had confirmed that the ZenFone 5Z flagship phone will be made available for buying in June this year. Staying true to its promise, ASUS has confirmed through its Japanese Twitter account that the release of ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) is June 15.

The ZenFone 5Z features a metallic frame flanked between glass panels on both sides. It houses a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels and a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset powers the smartphone. It comes in multiple variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. The handset also features a microSD card slot.

The rear panel of the ZenFone 5Z has a vertical dual cameras setup that includes a Sony IMX363 16-megpixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 120-degree wide-angle lens as secondary sensor. For selfies, it features an 8-megapixel camera that is placed inside the notch of the phone. The 5Z is preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo.

The ZenFone 5Z is also equipped with dual speakers, dual NEX Smart Amp and Hi-Res audio. It is equipped with connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The rear panel of the ZenFone 5Z is equipped with a fingerprint scanner. The handset is fueled by 3,300mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

Meteor Sliver and Midnight Blue are the two color variants of the ZenFone 5Z. At the launch event of the phone, the Taiwanese firm had confirmed a pricing of 479 euros (~$562) Probably, it belongs to the lowest configuration edition of the 5Z.

Samsung Galaxy J8 Live Photos Leaked Through NCC Listing

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Jun 13, 2018

Last month, Samsung had launched four mid-range phones in India including the Galaxy J8. The other phones such as Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+ and Galaxy J6 have been readily made available for buying, but the Galaxy J8 is scheduled to hit the market in the coming month. A conflicting report claims it may release in India on June 20. The smartphone is expected to arrive in multiple markets like Russia and Thailand. Now that the Galaxy J8 that has a model number of SM-J810Y/DS has been certified by National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan, it appears that the handset will be soon heading to Taiwanese market. The NCC certification has also revealed some live images of the Galaxy J8 before its official release.

Samsung India has already confirmed the specifications of the Galaxy J8 smartphone. The handset features 18.5:9 aspect ratio supporting S-AMOLED Infinity Display of 6 inches. It produces an HD+ screen resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels. The live images of the Galaxy J8 confirms that it has a tall aspect ratio supporting screen. The top bezel of the phone features a selfie camera along with its LED flash.

The rear side of the Galaxy J8’s polycarbonate body has a dual camera setup and just below it is the fingerprint scanner. A 3.5mm headphone jack and a microUSB 2.0 port are available on the bottom edge of the phone. The usual buttons for volume controller, power key and the SIM card slot are located on the edges of the handset. Apart from the device, Samsung will be including an earphone, a USB cable and a charger adapter inside the box package of the Galaxy J8.

The Samsung Galaxy J8 mid-range phone is driven by Snapdragon 450 and 4 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB and a microSD card slot for more storage. The J8 is preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery.

The handset borrows the 16-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture + 5-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture dual camera setup from the Galaxy A6+. The J8 is equipped with a selfie camera of 24-megapixel. It will be hitting the Indian market with a price tag of Rs. 18,990 (~$280) and in color options like black, gold and blue.

OPPO Find X to Rival Vivo NEX with a Full Screen Design, Teaser Confirms!

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Jun 13, 2018

OPPO and Vivo are smartphone brands belong China’s BBK Electronics. Both the Chinese firms have mainly concentrated on launching upper mid-range and affordable smartphones in the recent years. However, these companies have decided to launch flagship phones in this year. In fact, Vivo has already unveiled the Vivo NEX smartphone with some advanced features. The handset is fitted with a massive notch-less 6.59-inch S-AMOLED display that produces a screen-to-body ratio of 91.24 percent. It seems that the OPPO Find X that is scheduled to debut on Tuesday in the coming week could be a good competitor for the Vivo NEX as it is also expected to arrive with some topnotch specifications. A recently released teaser reveals that OPPO Find X may rival with Vivo NEX in the display department by delivering a full screen experience through its large-sized display.

The text present on the below teaser reads claims that the OPPO Find X will deliver a comprehensive full screen experience. The TENAA listing of the alleged Find X smartphone has revealed that it is equipped with a 6.4-inch display. Also, rumors surrounding the screen of the phone suggests that it may feature a notch-enabled OLED display with dual edge curved design as seen on Samsung’s flagship phone smartphones.

Like the Vivo NEX, all the sensors of the Find X could be embedded under its display. The handset is also expected to bring back the breathing light indicator for notifications. The feature was seen on the Find 7 smartphone that was unveiled in 2014.

Even on the specs department, the Find X will be on par with NEX smartphone as the company has already confirmed that it features Snapdragon 845, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of inbuilt storage. Some of the stellar features that are expected to be available on the Find X include 3D facial recognition, dual cameras with 5x loseless zoom, Super VOOC fast charging, in-display fingerprint scanner and support for 5G connectivity.

Since the official launch date of June 19 is nearly a week away, OPPO will continue to build hype around Find X by releasing teasers. The launch event is scheduled to take place at The Louvre in Paris, France on the said date at 8:45 PM (GMT+2).

Get 44% Off On The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 On LightInTheBox

Buy Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 For Only $422.49 On LightInTheBox!

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Jun 13, 2018

Keeping your home clean and tidy can prove to be a backbreaking task sometimes. Although there’s no dearth of products that claim to help you take care of a myriad of your household chores including cleaning, these appliances are usually inefficient.

Bearing that in mind, Xiaomi created the Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 that boasts a broad range of jaw-dropping specs and features that truly help you keep your home spanking clean. On the downside, the Xiaomi branded vacuum cleaner doesn’t come cheap.

You’d normally have to shell out $757.89 in order to get your hands on the power-packed Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation on LightInTheBox. But much to the delight of budget-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a vacuum cleaner, the Beijing-based international online retail company is offering a significant 44% off on the device’s original asking price.

The Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with a double cleaning, 2-in-1 Sweep, and Mop feature wherein the device first sweeps and then mops the floor. Furthermore, the Laser Distance Sensor ( LDS ) enables the device to inspect its surroundings at 360 degrees at 360 degrees, a whopping 1800 times per second.

Thanks to its powerful vacuum system which draws its juices from a robust 5200mAh battery, the robot vacuum cleaner leaves no traces of dust, debris, granules or any other wastes in your house. As if that weren’t enough, the device boasts a super powerful 2000Pa suction that absorbs debris, steel beads, soybeans, dust, millet, and a slew of other wastes.

If you’re interested in grabbing the deal offered by LightInTheBox, you can follow this link. Note that the discount is valid only for the white color version of the Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2.

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Buy UMIDIGI Z2 Phone For Only $249.99 On GearBest; Only Limited Pieces Left!

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Jun 13, 2018

If you’re a UMIDIGI fan that has restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the recently unveiled Z2 phablet without breaking the bank, we have good news for you. GearBest is doling out a noteworthy 21% off on the phone’s retail price for a limited period of time.

While the UMIDIGI Z2 would normally set you back $299.99 on GearBest, the site is offering the long-awaited flagship at a discounted price of $249.99. In other words, GearBest is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to save $50.

The aforesaid discount will be valid for the black, twilight, and twilight black color versions of the flagship. Regrettably, there were only 198 pieces for the Flash Sale price left at the time of writing.

Sporting a mammoth 6.2-inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2284 x 1080 pixels, the UMIDIGI Z2 is an irresistible phablet. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P23 MT6763V, 64-bit processor and packs a PowerVR GT71 MP2, 700MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood.

The Z2 is housed in an aluminum alloy and glass body. It offers 6GB of LPDDR4X, 1600MHz RAM along with 64GB of onboard memory that can further be expanded up to 256GB.

On the photography front, the UMIDIGI Z2 phablet houses a 16MP+8MP dual-camera setup with dual-LED flash and AF on the back. Up front, there’s a 16MP+8MP dual camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The Z2 runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a 3850mAh Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) battery. Apart from that, the device boasts a broad range of useful sensors including an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and a geomagnetic sensor.

On the downside, the promo is slated to end on Monday, June 18th. If you’re interested in grabbing the deal before it ends, head straight to this link.

Get 21% Off On UMIDIGI Z2 4G Phablet On GearBest

Samsung Galaxy S10, LG G8 Could be Equipped with Sound-Emitting Screen

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Jun 13, 2018

In the previous month, Samsung had showcased its sound-emitting display concept at the Society of Information Displays (SID) 2018. The concept does not feature an earpiece. Instead, the vibration and bone conduction of the display panel carries out the purpose of an earpiece. Since the device does not feature an earpiece, the upper and lower bezels can be reduced further to house a larger screen. Citing industry sources, a South Korean publication has claimed that Samsung and LG will be using this advanced screen technology on flagship smartphones releasing next year.

The exact size of the sound-emitting display that Samsung may use on its 2019 flagships is 6.2 inches. The publication claims that even LG is prepping to launch flagship phones with such a technology in the coming year. The Galaxy S9+ has a 6.2-inch display. It may so happen that Samsung may use the sound integrated 6.2-inch display in a more compact body on the upcoming Galaxy S10. The smartphone may still feature a slightly thick upper bezel as it is expected to house 3D sensing camera and iris scanner.

The transmission bandwidth of the sound integrated display is between a range of 100 and 800 Hz. The fine vibrations make it possible to hear the sound only when the user places his on a wide arear at the top portion of display. Vivo NEX that offers a huge screen space of 91.24 percent has all its sensors embedded under its display. The smartphone also uses a similar sound-emitting display which is dubbed as Screen SoundCasting technology by Vivo.

LG’s Crystal Sound OLED TVs and LED lights are also equipped with sound-emitting screen. The South Korean company is now gearing up to make this technology available on its flagship phones. A recent report had revealed that the LG G8 arriving next year may feature a 4K LCD display, but there is no confirmation whether sound sensors will be placed under its screen.

Do you think that Samsung should introduce the sound embedded display feature of the Galaxy S10? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A Could be Arriving in India with MediaTek Processors

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Jun 13, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones fueled by MediaTek SoCs in China. Due to a case filed by Ericsson in 2014, Xiaomi is barred from launching phones powered by MediaTek chipsets in India. After the 2014 verdict, Xiaomi has been launching only Snapdragon chipset powered phones in India. However, now that the companies involved in the legal battle have reached a settlement, India will soon MediaTek powered phones from Xiaomi. Probably, Xiaomi may begin by launching the Redmi 6 and 6A phones in India.

During the recently held Computex 2018 event, David Ku who is the Chief Financial Officer with MediaTek had revealed that the lawsuit filed by Ericsson on Xiaomi has been settled and the latter is allowed to use MediaTek chipsets on phones heading to India. He even added that Xiaomi will be soon launching a MediaTek chipset-based smartphone in India. However, he refrained from revealing the name of the MediaTek SoC powered phone that will be debuting soon in India.

The Redmi Note 4 from 2016 is the last Xiaomi phone featuring a MediaTek chipset. This edition was launched in China. As far as India is concerned, the first-generation Redmi Note that was launched in 2014 with MT6592 SoC onboard is the last MediaTek powered phone for the country.

The recently unveiled Xiaomi Redmi 6 is one of the first smartphones to feature the new 10nm Helio P22 SoC designed for mid-range phones. Also, the Redmi 6A is the first phone ever to be driven by the new Helio A22 SoC. With the lawsuit settled, it appears that Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A arriving in India may not feature Snapdragon SoCs.

As of this writing, there is no information on when the Chinese manufacturer will be bringing Redmi 6 and 6A phones to the Indian market. India had received the Redmi 5A in November 2017 and Redmi 5 in March this year. Hence, the Indian arrival of Redmi 6 and 6A could be few months away.

Would you be interested in buying a Xiaomi phone with MediaTek SoC? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

Hisense H9E Plus 4K TVs With Android TV And Google Assistant Goes On Sale In The US

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Jun 13, 2018

Earlier this year in January, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Hisense announced its lineup of smart Android TVs — HiSense H9E Plus 4k TVs, along with a number of other Hisense TVs including H10E TV, H6E-series, and the H8E-series.

Now, the company has announced that the H9E Plus 4K TVs are now available to purchase in the United States directly from the company’s website, as well as from Walmart and Best Buy. Hisense has revealed that two models are currently available for purchase.

One of the two models is the 55-inch model (55H9100E Plus), which is the more affordable option as it carries a price tag of $699.99 MSRP price, while on the other hand, the larger 65-inch model (65H9100E Plus) comes with a price tag of $1,199.99.

As said, these 4K-enabled TV sets come loaded with Android TV as the main interface and also features Google Assistant. This enables users to take advantage of Google TV to browse content and control using Google Assistant. It also syncs seamlessly with Google Home while helping users personalize their entertainment with a huge suite of compatible apps.

Further, it comes with Hisense TV exclusive built-in 2018 FIFA World Cup Edition app which offers five live 4K HDR video feeds, highlights from 32 potential camera angles, on-demand match replays and FOX’s gripping documentary series “Phenoms,” which chronicles the journey of soccer’s biggest rising stars.

Besides 4K and smart features, the H9E Plus line features Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 support (which varies depending on model), along with Motion Rate 240, UHD upscaling, and sound tuned by Harman Kardon, depending on the model.

In terms of design, the TV comes with a bezel-less design and for connectivity, it has four HDMI ports, two USB ports, and Bluetooth audio out. For those who aren’t happy with the Google Assistant smart home ecosystem, both H9E models are also said to support Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant as well.

Huawei vs Samsung Patent Lawsuit Shows The Growing Power of Chinese Courts

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Jun 12, 2018

Huawei and Samsung had locked horns in legal battles since 2016. Huawei filed two separate lawsuits against Samsung, one was filed in the U.S while the second one was filed in China. Both suits bother on Samsung’s alleged use of Huawei’ technology without a license.

The lawsuit raises our consciousness to the emerging leadership of the Chinese justice system in adjudicating patent laws infringement. The leadership role just happens to be the fast and reliable manner in which the case was decided. Huawei alleged that Samsung used its cellular communications technology without authorisation and has unreasonably delayed entering into a licencing agreement. Samsung has denied the allegations and accused Huawei of seeking “grossly” inflated licencing fees. However, a Chinese court found Samsung liable and issued an order blocking Samsung’s Chinese affiliates from manufacturing and selling 4G LTE smartphones in China.

This is the first time this kind of situation is propping up, according to Beijing lawyer, Erick Robinson who was once Qualcomm’s Asia patent director. Since the U.S court in yet to rule on the matter, the enforcement of the law becomes an issue. However, the U.S judge had instructed that Huawei shouldn’t enforce the ruling it won against Samsung in China because it would essentially force Samsung to accept Huawei’s demands for licencing fees. But there are doubts if Huawei has the power to halt the enforcement of the judgement since the court has the powers to enforce it. According to Richard Vary, a lawyer in London and former head of litigation for Nokia, “Chinese courts have risen from being the “fourth or fifth” jurisdiction a global company would consider for patent litigation. Now it is the second after the US and has perhaps even moved up ahead of the US so that now you consider it your key forum.”

Our Earlier Story: Huawei Sues Samsung In China & US for Patent Infringement

The influence the Chinese Communist government may have on the judiciary cannot be ignored. But where there isn’t undue meddlesomeness, China’s courts could be the next destination for filing patent lawsuits since it may take lesser time before justice is served.

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DxOMark Reveals Manufacturers Offered It Money For Camera Reviews

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Jun 12, 2018

Lately, smartphone manufacturers have begun including DxOMark scores in the marketing for their phones. Huawei and Xiaomi are two manufacturers that come to mind. However, some people have come to take the camera rating with a pinch of salt saying the reviews are influenced. Want to know DxoMark’s take on the matter?

Speaking in an interview with AndroidHeadlines, the marketing VP of DxOMark Labs, Nicolas Touchard, revealed that they had received money offers “many times” from both phone and camera makers. However, he was quick to dismiss them as bribes saying that those who offered money were those who had never worked with them before and didn’t understand how they operate.

So, in a nutshell, DxOMark has never accepted money for a review and would likely never do so in future. Mr. Touchard also said in the interview that they have their own schedule for reviews and “are not obliged to do any and don’t want to be obliged in future”. He added that once the manufacturers understood how things were done, they made adjustments.

DxOMark will continue to publish its camera reviews and will not charge for viewing the reviews. Nevertheless, manufacturers can hire them for consulting and seminar services probably like OnePlus did for the OnePlus 5. They can also buy its modular lab configuration tool called the DxO Analyzer to calculate the rating on their own.

AnTuTu’s Highest Rated Android Phones In May Ranks Xperia XZ Premium On Top!

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Jun 12, 2018

A smartphone is not all about performance. A device can be super fast and reach blazing speeds even with the heaviest apps, but if it provides a poor user experience under other points of view such as camera, display and battery life, then it may still be a poor device. According to a report by AnTuTu, Sony Xperia XZ Premium is the highest-rated Android smartphone in the world in May 2018.

Users rated it high at 96% and, despite it not being among the best-selling smartphones, it has reached the first place in the ranking. The element which contributed the most to this high rating seems to be the Motion Eye technology which allows the Sony Xperia XZ Premium to record in super slow motion. Another positive element is the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 which provides stunning performances in both every day use and heavy apps or multi-tasking.

In the second place of the ranking, there is Meizu Pro 6 Plus with 94%, while at the third and 4th place there are Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and OnePlus 6. The ranking goes ahead with Samsung Galaxy S8+, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 and Huawei Mate 9, and it ends with Meizu X and Huawei Mate 9 Pro.

Do you own one of these devices? If yes, you can leave us a feedback about it by using the comment box below.

Video: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Screen Repeatedly Cracks Walnut & Survives!

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Jun 12, 2018

Remember the promotional video released by Nokia back in January 2017 when the Nokia 6 was launched in China? In case you don’t remember, the video showed the Nokia 6 being used to crack a bag of walnut one after the other. Amazingly, the Nokia 6 display didn’t crack during the entire episode. Xiaomi seems to have adopted the same test to convince her fans that the Redmi 6 display screen is durable.

A short video clip showing the Redmi 6 being used to crack open three walnut seeds was shared by Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin. The test was done by Lin Bin himself and indeed the Redmi 6’s display screen came out of the short episode unscathed.

The Redmi 6 is a budget smartphone and according to the launch details, it features a5.45-inch IPS LCD display. There is no Gorilla Glass on top, neither does the device have a 2.5D glass screen. So, the survival of the screen could be pointing at a more durable display panel. Xiaomi’s phone screens don’t have a reputation for being durable. I own a Redmi 4 and a Redmi Note 4X. It only took a single fall in both cases for the screens to get cracked. There are several users with similar experiences. But then, these are relatively cheap models and we shouldn’t expect so much from them.

In this case, Xiaomi assures of the quality of the phone. It was revealed during the launch that the Redmi model passed a total of 14571 quality tests and is in the same quality standard as the Mi flagship series. Also, there was a strict screening of suppliers with over 70% of them on the same level as Apple (FOXCONN) parts suppliers. You can check out the video from above.