Leak: Specs, Pictures, Price and Launch Date of OPPO A3

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Apr 16, 2018

OPPO has been on a roll since the launch of the OPPO R15 duo. Other than the flagships, it has released three new phones and there is more to come. A new leak has revealed all there is to know about a new phone called the OPPO A3 which is scheduled to launch next month.

From the specs, the OPPO A3 belongs to the mid-range category. It has a 6.2-inch display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. There is 4GB of RAM on board and it is paired with 128GB of built-in storage.

A MediaTek MTK6771 processor clocked at 2.0GHz is the chipset of choice. This is the Helio P60 for those who do not know. The OPPO A3 also has a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera.

There is a 3,300mAh battery for juice and Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. The A3 measures 156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm and weighs 159g. The leak also reveals that it will launch on May 1 for ¥1999 (~$318).

The photo of the OPPO A3 provided is of a black unit. It has a polygon design on the rear just like the OPPO F7 Diamond Black Special Edition. They actually look alike save for the lack of a fingerprint scanner on the OPPO A3.

The front is home to a full-screen display with a notch at the top. There is a charging port and 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom, sim tray and power button on the right, volume rocker on the left, and a secondary microphone at the top.

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Huawei Share In New EMUI 8.1 Supports Sharing Files Across Multiple Platforms

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 16, 2018

Huawei‘s Vice-president of its mobile phone product line, Bruce Lee has revealed a hidden feature which the latest EMUI 8.0 brings with it. EMUiI8 was released a couple of months back and has been updated to EMUI 8.1, announced with the Huawei P20. As a matter of fact, the P20 will be the first model to run EMUI 8.1. The new update seems to have added this new feature called Huawei Share which allows users to share files across systems.

Huawei Share is a file sharing feature which effectively turns the smartphone into a file server as long as it is on the same computer LAN or other mobile phones can access the files on the phone, whether Windows, MAC or Android, as long as they can support the SMB protocol. Server Message Block (SMB) operates as an application-layer network protocol mainly used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network.

EMUI 8.1 is reputed to be the first deep customisation system based on Android 8.1 OS. It comes with artificial intelligence that makes the software experience smarter and quicker. The updated version of the operating system comes with features like Real-Time Scene and Object Recognition, Smart Tips, and AI-accelerated language translation, among others. It also brings some artificial intelligence-based capabilities such as resource allocation, context awareness as well as user behaviour or behaviour prediction. Thanks to Android Oreo, users will also have access to features like split-screen interface, navigation dock, one-hand operation and smart view.

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OnePlus 6 Will Be Waterproof, Teaser Suggests

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 16, 2018

More and more manufacturers are adding waterproofing on their major flagships in the past few years. However, this was also a major feature that was missing on OnePlus’ flagships, at least until now. But that’s going to change. OnePlus has just released a brand new teaser for its upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship and it kind of confirms that the new device will be waterproof.

Don’t you just hate it when you have to stop using your phone when it rains? So do we 😉 pic.twitter.com/WsWc4Mw3Yz

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) April 16, 2018

This is definitely welcome news for fans who desperately wanted this feature. Samsung and Sony flagships have always been waterproof but it came at a price. Their top-end models cost upwards of $700, which doesn’t exactly make them affordable. On the other hand, the OnePlus 6 is expected to retain the affordable price tag, which gives customers a solid choice for a waterproof / water resistant flagship without having to shell out a lot of money.

Unfortunately, the teaser doesn’t say anything about the IP rating of the handset. So, we don’t know whether it will be IP57 like the P20, or IP67 like the P20 Pro or even IP68 like the Galaxy S9. Irrespective of the rating of the new flagship, it does offer a sense of relief to buyers who don’t want to worry about accidental splashes ruining their $500+ smartphone.

Lenovo Creates Smart Home Arm And Gives It An Interesting Name

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

Last week, ZTE’s Nubia joined the smart home race with its first product a smart door lock. Today, another big player has joined the race and it is none other than Lenovo.

Lenovo had a spring product launch event today in Beijing where it announced its entry into the smart home market. It then revealed that its smart home arm will be called……Lecoo.

Yes, Lenovo’s smart home products will launch under the Lecoo brand which is almost identical to LeEco, the smartphone brand. The name is actually pronounced “lay-ku” and as at today, there are four products under the brand.

There is the Lecoo Smart Router S1, the Lecoo Baby Monitor A1, the LeCoo Smart Camera R1, and the Lecoo Smart Camera S1.

Smart Router S1

The Leeco Smart Router has a rose gold and white finish and is one of the most attractive routers we have seen. It has four Skyworks signal antennas, supports dual-band WiFi, and offers up to 1200Mbps speeds.

There is a dual-core processor under its exterior, 512MB RAM, and 32MB of storage. It has a USB 3.0 port for adding more storage and also has a gigabit ethernet port. The Smart Router S1 is priced at ¥499 (~$80).

Lecoo Baby Monitor A1

The Lecoo baby Monitor isn’t just an extra eye to watch over your kid(s) but also has some cool features. It can identify certain expressions of a child as well as special moments and proceeds to record them. These short clips and images can be accessed later and shared with family and friends.

The baby monitor can rotate 360° horizontally and 100° vertically. It can be mounted on a wall or placed on a surface. It records in 1080p, has night vision, and voice recognition. There is a 4,000mAh built-in battery and a USB-C port for charging.

Lenovo says there is unlimited cloud storage available for users. The baby monitor is priced at ¥699 (~$111).

Lecoo Smart Camera S1 and R1

Both cameras have a similar design and functionality but the S1 is smaller than the R1. They both record videos with the H.265 encoding and can be paired with up to three other cameras which can all be viewed simultaneously on the app.

When in privacy mode, the movable part of the camera can be rotated downward to hide the lens in the shaft. You can wake it up with the button on the device or via the app.

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Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition Hands On Photos

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 16, 2018

Besides the standard version which is actually available to purchase in Chinese stores, Meizu has also released a special and Limited edition of the E3. It is known as Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition and it is dedicated to the J-20 fighter jet. It is a version which distinguishes from the original E3 for its zinc alloy chassis and a special customization dedicated to J-20 on the whole backplate. The box is customized as well, and in the software, you can find a customized Flyme user interface.

Besides the customized design and box, Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition comes with a memorial card, a customized protective case and a J-20-reminiscent SIM-eject pin. The special edition has been officially launched in the market on April 9 and the company will be selling only 2,000 units of it. Today, we can show the first hands-on photos of the E3 J-20 and its official accessories. You can see everything we described above, from the box to all its content, in the images below. The specs sheet of Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition is exactly the same as the standard version. It features a 5.99-inch display with the LTPS IPS technology, an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The panel supports up to 85 percent NTSC color gamut.

Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset by Qualcomm, that is exactly the same as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Indeed, the E3 can be considered in China as one of the main competitors of the latest Xiaomi midranger. The Collectors Edition is available in two configurations: one with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage and another with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The first configuration has a price tag of 1,999 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into $315, while the most powerful variant costs 2,499 Yuan, that is equivalent to about $395. The rear side houses a 12 + 20 MP dual camera with 2.5x lossless zoom, while the battery is of 3360 mAh capacity.

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Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition With 6GB RAM And 128GB Storage Launched In India

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

Earlier this month, Oppo launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market — Oppo F7. Now, the China-based company has announced a new variant of the phone — Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition.

This new special edition smartphone comes with bumped up RAM and storage capacity. The Diamond Black edition was announced during the Oppo F7 launch event but the company had not revealed availability information at that time. Oppo had also announced Solar Red variant, which is yet to go on sale.

The Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition priced at Rs. 26,990 (approximately $412) and will go on sale in India from 21st April through online retailers Flipkart, Amazon India and Paytm Mall as well as the company’s official stores across India. To compare, the standard variant is priced at Rs. 21,990 (approx. $336).

The Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition comes with a diamond-like finish on the back side, which sets it apart from the standard edition. The phone comes with a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ Full Screen 2.0 display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. This is the first smartphone from Oppo to feature a notched display.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz, along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It’s noteworthy that the standard edition of Oppo F7 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

The device comes equipped with a single 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and some recognition features based on artificial intelligence. On the front side, there’s a 25-megapixel snapper with f/2.0 aperture and real-time HDR, AI beatification and portrait mode.

It comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back and facial recognition feature for added security. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system based ColorOS 5.0. The device drives power from a 3,400mAh battery.

Samsung Patents A Notch Display Design, May Debut on the Galaxy S10

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 16, 2018

Smartphone manufacturers are gradually going ballistic with the adoption of the notch display design that was first seen on the Sharp Aquos lineup. The Essential Phone 1 also utilised the notch design which involves making a cut-out at the top of the display. More recent is the iPhone X and since Apple utilised this design on its flagship, the design seems to have gone viral. The roll call now includes the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s, Huawei P20, OPPO R15 and the upcoming OnePlus 6. Leading phone maker Samsung may join the fray soon, that is if the latest design patented by the company is anything to go by.

Samsung has filed a patent for a design which may likely be used on the Galaxy S10. The design shows the top bezel cut-out that houses the front camera and sensors. That isn’t all Samsung patented. There is a second patent for a design which is completely bezel-less with barely a frame around the display.

The smartphone design patent with a bezel-less screen comes with a single rear camera and no rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It, therefore, implies that the device may likely pack an under-display fingerprint sensor. The design doesn’t also include a front camera and we believe Samsung will find a place to tuck in the front camera and other sensors that would be at the front.

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Lenovo Air 2018 and Lenovo 7000 Notebooks Go On Sale in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

Lenovo China has launched two new notebooks for the Chinese market. The new notebooks which are the Lenovo Air 2018 and Lenovo 7000 are sold exclusively on JD.com.

Lenovo Air 2018

The Lenovo Air 2018 has an all-metal body with a 16.8mm thickness and weighs just 1.95kg. Its 15.6” FHD display has a tri-bezel-less design which gives the notebook an 82.7% screen-to-body ratio.

There is an Intel 8th gen processor under the hood paired with an NVIDIA GeForce MX150. The notebook comes in Core i7 and Core i5 variants with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage.

It has a fingerprint scanner, Harman Kardon audio, and a 45WHr battery with support for fast charge. The Lenovo Air has a USB_C port but only for data transfer. There are two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

It is available in black, silver, and gold for ¥5799 (~$923) for the Core i5 variant and ¥7000 (~$1114) for the Core i7 variant on JD.com.

Lenovo 7000

The Lenovo 7000 has the same CNC metal design as the Air 2018. It also has a tri-bezel-less design but packs a 14-inch FHD display for an 80.8% screen-to-body ratio. The display can be laid flat just like the Lenovo Air 2018. It weighs 1.93kg and is just 1.93cm thick.

Unlike the Lenovo Air 2018 which only has SSD storage, the Lenovo 7000 has a 128GB SSD storage paired with 2TB HDD storage. There is an 8th-gen Core i7/Core i5 processor under the hood, 8GB of RAM, and an AMD Radeon 535 graphics card.

It has a 52.5WHr battery with fast charging, Dolby Audio, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 (2017) Get The Latest Security Patches With A New Update

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 16, 2018

New updates have just headed to Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 (2017). The Korean leader of the hi-tech market has supported two of its most important affordable phones by releasing two updates identified by the build numbers A320FLXXU2BRC1 and A520FXXU4BRD1, respectively. On the A3 (2017), the update brings the Android security patch for the month of March which fixes important vulnerabilities of the operating system and Samsung’s customized Experience UI.

Besides the Android security patch, the update for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) comes with a new autofocus mode for the front camera and AR stickers. The update for Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) brings a more recent Android security patch: the latest one for the month of April, which has been released by Google this month. Even Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have received a new update, but it has been rolled out only on the variants launched by the U.S. carrier T-Mobile.

The update for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge carries the build numbers G930TUVS4BRC1 and G935TUVS4BRC1, and it brings the April security patch just like Samsung Galaxy A5. If you still did not receive the OTA notification on your Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, S7 or S7 Edge you can head to the Settings, then choose Software updates to try to force its arrival.

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Flipkart Teases ‘Big’ Smartphone Announcements On April 17

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

Flipkart, the Indian eCommerce marketplace, is teasing new announcements on 17th April that the company says will “disrupt the mobile phone landscape.”

The company is gearing up to launch a new phone on its platform as well as a ‘big’ brand exclusively on its marketplace. Further, the company will also be unveiling a new value-added service for the phone.

Rumors suggest that the announcement could be related to the upcoming Huawei P20 series launch in India, which Huawei has been teasing. However, it seems unlikely given that the P20 is a high-end smartphone series and with Flipkart teasing to disrupt the market, the phone is likely to be a mid-range device.

Another possibility is the next-generation Moto G-series smartphones from Lenovo-owned Motorola. The company is expected to launch Moto G6 lineup as well as Moto E5 lineup pretty soon. Motorola has scheduled a launch event on 19th April in Brazil, where it is expected to launch the Moto G6 series smartphones.

The BigOnFlipkart teaser from the eCommerce company is accompanied by a video message from the company CEO, Kalyan Krishnamurthy. In what Flipkart calls a ‘clue’ Krishnamurthy says, “Meaningful partnerships drive a successful business. Flipkart’s philosophy of customer centricity and long-term partnerships has transformed the way India buys mobile phones. We are proud to enter into an exclusive partnership with a tech giant to disrupt the mobile phone landscape in a big way. Get ready for 2 big announcements soon.”

The value-added service teased by the Indian eCommerce company on its ‘BigAnnouncement’ landing page seems to an insurance coverage as Flipkart is promising that prospective customer of the upcoming phone will get extensive insurance coverage so that they can live with less worry about protecting the device from any physical damage.

Flipkart has scheduled a press event in New Delhi to announce what the company has to offer. It’s just a matter of few hours before we know what’s in store from Flipkart.

Xiaomi’s Mi Geek Shoulder Bag For Gamers Finally Up For Sale With Geometric Mosaic Design

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 16, 2018

Back when Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix 2S, the company also revealed a brand new Mi Geek Shoulder Bag. At the time, the company said that the new backpack will go on sale on April 16. Today, as promised, the bag is up for purchase for a price tag of 399 Yuan (~$64).

Like the name suggests, the Mi Geek Shoulder Bag is deigned for gamers and gadget enthusiasts. The bag has a futuristic look and comes with a geometric mosaic design. So, it will definitely stand out when you walk on the street. This unique design was developed with the help of 90Fun, the popular suitcase manufacturer. 90Fun is experienced at making smart suitcases catering to the needs of the modern travellers, so their influence brings a smart modern look to the backpack.

The Mi Geek Shoulder Bag is made out of a dense matte fabric which is splash proof. The bag can accommodate laptops up to 15.6-inches and comes with dedicated compartments for headphones, sunglasses, mouse, flash drives, and memory cards. Despite its slightly pricey 399 Yuan price tag, gamers and gadget enthusiasts should definitely check out this new backpack from Xiaomi. You can also pair it up with the company’s Mi Gaming Laptop that was announced last month.

You can order the Mi Geek Shoulder Bag in China from here. Or you can check out more pictures of the backpack from down below.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Goes Official with 4K HDR Display, Dual Cameras, Snapdragon 845, 6 GB RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 16, 2018

Before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 even that was held in February this year, the rumor mill had speculated that Sony may debut Xperia XZ2 Premium flagship phone at the tech trade show However, the Japanese tech giant had only unveiled the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphones at MWC 2018. Today, the company has officially introduced the Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone that is equipped with a 4K HDR display, Snapdragon 845 mobile platform, 6 GB of RAM and dual rear cameras that is designed to capture amazing shots in extreme low-light conditions.

Design

The Xperia XZ2 Premium sports the same Ambient Flow design that was introduced on the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact phones. The rear side of the phone is also made out of glass. The back panel features a flash unit which is placed above the vertically stacked dual camera module and towards the center is the fingerprint scanner. It comes in two colors like Chrome Black and Chrome Silver. The IP68 rated chassis of the Xperia XZ2 Premium measures 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm and weighs 236 grams.

Display

The Xperia XZ2 Premium to features a 5.8-inch TRILUMINOS HDR display that supports 4K resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels along with a standard aspect ratio of 16:9. The screen is tucked under a layer of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5.

Cameras

The Xperia XZ2 Premium features the Motion Eye dual camera module and Fusion ISP that was demonstrated at MWC 2018 this year. The dual rear cameras can shoot photos with ISO 51,200 and videos with ISO 12,800. It includes an f/1.8 aperture 19-megapixel 1/2.3” Exmos RS RGB sensor that has an individual pixel size of 1.2micron. It is accompanied by f/1.6 aperture 12-megapixel 1/2.3” monochrome sensor with pixel size of 1.55micron.

The dual rear cameras found on Apple and Samsung phones feature telephoto lens as the secondary camera. However, Sony has included a monochrome sensor on the Xperia XZ2 Premium to capture more light and use the Aube Fusion ISP to produce noiseless images even in completely dark environments. The dual rear cameras can capture images with bokeh effect. It can also shoot 4K HDR videos and super slow-motion videos at 960 fps. Its other features include EIS and 5-axis stabilization.

For snapping selfies, it is equipped with a 13-megapixel 1/3.06” Exmor RS sensor. It can be used to shoot images in ISO of up to 3200 and capture images in ISO of up to 1600. It also offers 5-axis stabilization for shooting stutter-free videos. The marvelous display of the phone can function as flash while shooting images through the front camera.

Performance

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it is packed with an internal storage capacity of 64 GB. The external storage slot of the phone supports up to 400 GB of microSD card. The handset is loaded with Android Oreo. It is powered by 3,540mAh battery that is enabled with features like Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging, Qnovo Adapative charging and wireless charging.

The other features available on the Xperia XZ2 Premium include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE with up to 1.2 Gbps download speeds, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, USB-C, GPS and stereo speakers. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing

Sony is yet to confirm on the pricing of the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The Japanese company has only confirmed that its premium flagship phone will be available in summer this year.

Xiaomi Wireless Charger Unboxing & Teardown – What Lies Inside?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 16, 2018

During the launch of the Mi Mix 2s on March 27, Xiaomi also unveiled a new Mi wireless charging pad which works for the Mi Mix 2s and other phones like the Galaxy S series and iPhones supporting wireless charging. For the avoidance of doubt, the Mi Mix 2s is the first Xiaomi model to feature support for wireless charging.

The Mi Wireless charging pad utilises the popular Qi wireless charging standard. It uses the normal 5W rating and a 7.5W fast charge rating and has a 5V 2A and 9V 2A rating. The wireless charger also comes with protection from extreme temperatures and high current as well as foreign body detection.

The Xiaomi Wireless charger is only indicated for use on the Mi Mix 2s, according to the product details on the body of the packaging box. The retail box only houses the wireless charger and a quick starter guide. There is no data cable or an adapter inside

Design wise, the wireless charging dock comes with a white coloured body devoid of any text. The shell is made of plastic while the upper surface is covered with a layer of thick silica gel through a process similar to secondary injection moulding. As a result of the silica gel, the surface is soft to touch with the hand. It also gives it an anti-slip feature both at the top and bottom but the bottom one uses a rubber pad to create an anti-slip feature. The charging pad is potable with a radius of 47mm and thickness of 12.44mm. It uses a USB-C input interface and supports 5V2A / 9V2A input. There is also a green indicator light at the side of the wireless charger. The light stays on during normal charging while it flashes when the device is in protection mode.

Coming to the teardown, the wireless charging pad is held together by four screws. The screws are hidden under the for rubber pad at the base. Opening up the device reveals a very simple build. The top aspect could be seen with a plastic outer body and the silicon gel surface in the middle moulded with the plastic. The bottom surface is entirely composed of plastic material. All the parts are mounted at the bottom of the cover.

The internal components consist of a PCB board and a metal heat conducting block underneath. The conducting block spreads the heat and distributes it to avoid accumulation of too much heat. The internal is translucent and this is achieved using a black light-proof adhesive sheet underneath to prevent light leakage. The USB type-C female port is firmly welded at four different points to the PCB. The metal heat sink is fixed by clips to the PCB and has screw points which hold it to the plastic casing.

The charging coil is located at the middle, just above the PCB and it is soldered to the borad at two points. There is also a temperature sensor which detects high temperature and the charging pad goes into protective mode. The temperature probe is placed in the middle of the coil to measure the temperature. The coils have a high saturation degree of solder joints, flat side-mount chip LEDs, and the temperature sensor pad is glued to avoid vibrations.

In all, the Xiaomi Wireless Charger has a minimalist and simple design and for a device that measures up to Apple’s wireless charger 7.5W fast charging output, the device is nicely priced at 99 Yuan ($15). We feel it is worth buying since its usage is broad and not limited to the Mi Mix 2s.

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Meizu Announces Flyme 7 Will Launch Alongside Meizu 15, Beta Testers Wanted

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

Meizu has announced a new version of its Android-based OS called Flyme will launch soon. The new version will be called Flyme 7 and will be unveiled on April 22, the same date of the launch of the Meizu 15.

The info comes from the official Twitter accounts of Flyme OS and Meizu’s head of marketing, Ard Boudeling. The official Weibo account also released teasers yesterday ahead of the confirmation today.

The Weibo page has also revealed that recruitment of beta testers have already begun. If you are interested, the first step is to download the official Flyme Forum app. Open, sign in/up and you should see a registration page for Flyme 7. Ensure you read the instructions carefully before proceeding.

Unveiled together with the #MEIZU 15, the long-awaited Flyme 7. See you in 6 days! Join our feature guessing at https://t.co/goLnIWoi1h and get inspirations on Flyme 7's new features! pic.twitter.com/xbNOgGO939

— Flyme (@FlymeGlobal) April 16, 2018

Excited about the Meizu 15 launch? Well, get hyped. On April 22, we will also unveil our all-new Android skin; Flyme 7.

— Ard Boudeling (@ArdCB) April 16, 2018

The app will automatically detect your device’s IMEI and serial number as you register. Once you are done, submit your application. Selected testers will receive an OTA update.

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Meizu May Launch New Earphones Next Week

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

On Sunday, April 22, Meizu will announce its new flagship phone – the Meizu 15. The Meizu 15 will come along with Lite and Plus variants, but the three phones may not be the only products launching that day.

A new teaser on Meizu’s official Twitter page hints at the launch of new earphones too. The tweet which was posted yesterday says “A new sound. One week left” and includes a photo which has an audio theme.

A new sound. One week left. pic.twitter.com/XnR9nCs803

— MEIZU (@MEIZU) April 15, 2018

Last year, when Meizu announced the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus, it also announced the Meizu Flow earphones. The Meizu Flow is a pair of wired earphones created together with the Institute of Acoustics and Japanese designer Kosho Tsuboi.

The Meizu Flow has an upgraded version called the Meizu Flow Bass earlier this year. Both the Flow and the Flow Bass are available on Meizu’s site for the same ¥599 (~$95) price.

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Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Invites Come In The Form Of Supply Crates

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 16, 2018

Gaming phones are the new trend in the market and the Chinese are making sure that they are on top of this trend. After the launch of the Xiaomi backed Black Shark gaming smartphone, another Chinese company, Nubia, is all set to unveil its own gaming smartphone — the Nubia Red Magic Phone. The launch is on April 19 and the company has started sending out invites to the media. What’s interesting about these invites is how they look.

The Nubia Red Magic Gaming phone invite comes in the form of a supply crate from the popular game Rules of Survival: Battle Royale. If you haven’t played this game before, then know that during gameplay, multiple supply crates drop in from the sky that helps users gather ammo and other gadgets in order to increase their chances of survival. The supply crates in the game look like the invite above.

Once you open the invite, you’d find a scroll with the code: 0008,4767,7621,0008,2052,3172. Chinese media has already decoded it and it says, “No Red Magic Survive”. Don’t go by its literal meaning as it kind of means ‘Be the Best’. So, this is a way to keep the media interested in the April 19 event.

The company has already started teasing the phone and we have also got a first glimpse of the handset thanks to a image shared by one of its executives. Expect powerful hardware, next-gen cooling technology, and features that ensure high frame rate during gameplay on the new Red Magic Phone.

We just have to wait a couple more days to get official details of the handset. So stay tuned!

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Honor Play 7C Flame Red Color Variant To Go On Sale Tomorrow In China

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

Last month, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched the Honor Play 7C in China. While the phone went on sale in China from 13th March, the Flame Red color variant was not available for purchase. Today, the company has announced that the Flame Red color variant of the Honor Play 7C will be available on sale from 17th April.

The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage model is priced at 899 Yuan (approximately $143) while the top-end variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage cost 1299 Yuan, which roughly converts to $207. Apart from Red color, the device is also available in Black, Gold, and Blue color options.

The Honor 7C sports a large 5.99-inch TFT LCD IPS display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 14nm octa-core chipset clocked at 1.8GHz, with integrated Adreno 506 GPU.

The processor is paired with 3GB of RAM on the standard version and there’s also another version which packs 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM version houses 32GB of storage while the 4GB RAM model comes with 64GB of internal storage. Both models come with a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The smartphone features a dual camera setup at the rear, which is located on the top left corner and is aligned horizontally with an LED flash on the inner edge. It comprises a 13-megapixel primary + 2-megapixel secondary camera sensors. The secondary camera is a bokeh camera which should create vivid shots with blurred background. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie shooter with the display acting as a smart soft light when taking selfies.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back and the phone comes with the face unlock feature. The device is running the latest EMUI 8.0 custom interface which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The phone packs a 3,000mAh battery which the company claims is optimized to provide longer battery life.

OnePlus 6 Camera Samples Released by OnePlus CEO Reveals Photography Prowess of 20MP + 16MP Dual Lenses

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 16, 2018

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has added fresh camera samples to his Weibo account. The new images that were shot at Stanford, California seem to have snapped using the OnePlus 6. Here are all the photos that have been shared by Lau.

The new photos reveal that OnePlus 6 can snap detailed and flawless photos in bright conditions. Also, it is capable of capturing impressive shots with bokeh effect. It appears that OnePlus may soon release some camera samples that will reveal its photography prowess in dim light conditions.

A leaked promotional photo of the OnePlus 6 that had surfaced over the weekend had revealed that it features 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup. The OnePlus 5T from last year also features the same camera setup. Even though there are no details available, the cameras of OP6 are likely to feature some enhanced features compared to OnePlus 5T.

Since the images were shot at Stanford, California, it is speculated that the OnePlus CEO has already landed in the U.S. to prepare for the overseas launch of the OnePlus 6. Previous leaks have revealed that OnePlus 6 will be arriving with 6.28-inch notched display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants and up to 256 GB UFS 2.1 storage. It is expected to house a 3,450mA battery. OnePlus is speculated to introduce Dash Charge V2 on OP6 that will allow users to use it for the entire day by charging it only for 20 minutes.

At the beginning of this month, GizmoChina’s sources had revealed that 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB variants of the OnePlus 6 could be respectively priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$525), 3,799 Yuan (~$605)and 4,399 Yuan (~$700) in China. Also, the next-generation OnePlus flagship is rumored to go official in China on May 5. Hence, the rumor mill is speculating that the overseas announcement of the OP6 mat happen at the end of this month. A recent report has revealed that the OnePlus 6 will be arriving in a new color option of Blue Coral.

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OnePlus 6 Will Be Available Exclusively Through Amazon In India

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

OnePlus is expected to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone — OnePlus 6 later this month. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, almost everything surrounding the device has been leaked online, including renders, specs, features and pricing details.

Now, according to the latest information, the OnePlus 6 smartphone will be exclusively available in India through online retailer Amazon. OnePlus has a partnership with Amazon India and every smartphone from the company is available in India exclusively through Amazon India in the initial days. Later on, the devices also go up for sale on the company’s official online store.

OnePlus is teasing its upcoming flagship smartphone through promotional videos and one such video mentions that the OnePlus 6 will be Amazon Exclusive in India. All the previous models from the company have also been Amazon exclusive in India.

The smartphone will feature an edge-to-edge full-screen display along with the notch. However, the company has confirmed that the smartphone will come with an option to hide the notch. Under the hood, the device will come equipped with Qualcomm‘s flagship chipset — Snapdragon 845 SoC, which powers majority of the flagship devices launched this year.

It will feature a dual camera setup at the back with a 20-megapixel sensor and a 16-megapixel sensor. Further, it says that the phone will have Dash Charge V2, which is claimed to provide full day’s power with just 20 minutes of charging.

The phone is expected to come in three variants — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. Recently, a promotional poster of the Coral Blue colored OP6 surfaced online, confirming that the company will certainly launch this variant along with Black and White color models.

As for the pricing, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model is expected to be priced at 4,399 Yuan (~$697). It is also expected to arrive in two more variants — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, with a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$523) and 3,799 Yuan (~$570) respectively.

OnePlus is also teaming up with Marvel Studios and is expected to launch an Avengers-themed variant of the OP6. Since the movie’s release date is April 27, we may see the phone’s official launch around that date. In China, the phone is expected to launch on 5th May.

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Honor 10’s Full Specifications Leaked Through TENAA Listing Ahead of its Official Announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 16, 2018

A recent report has revealed that the upcoming Honor 10 flagship will be featuring a notched display like the Huawei P20. However, instead of the vertical dual camera setup found on the P20, the Honor 10 is expected to feature horizontally arranged dual rear cameras. Four network variants of the Honor 10 namely COL-TL00, COL-TL10, COL-AL10 and COL-AL00 have been recently certified by China’s TENAA regulatory body. The Chinese authority has revealed the entire specs of the phone, albeit its images.

A recently leaked image showing the rear view of the Honor 10 phone had revealed the COL-AL10 model number. Its TENAA listing reveals that it will be available variant like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The Honor 10 phone with model number CLO-AL00 includes 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.

The COL-TL10 Honor 10 has 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. The COL-TL00’s listing shows that it has an internal storage of 128 GB and it would be available in RAM options like 4 GB and 6 GB. These network variants are driven by Kirin 970 chipset and pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo. None of the variants seem to feature microSD card slot. The dimensions of the Honor 10 include 149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm and it weighs 153 grams. It is fitted with a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display that produces 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution.

It is packed with a 3,320mAh battery. For photography, it includes 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup whereas its front panel is fitted with a 24-megapixel selfie camera. It is powered by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.36 GHz. Since it is a flagship phone, it is speculated to be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset that also the Honor View 10, Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro, Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro.

The TENAA listings of the Honor 10 may get updated with images before its official launch on April 19. Huawei’s sub-brand will be also holding an exclusive launch event for it in London on May 15.

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